Did you ever wonder what happened to that one kid in school?
Well, apparently he grew up to be a successful hitman!
So runs the story of Martin Blank who gets an invitation to return to his high school to celebrate their 10th year reunion. He has no desire to go, but his assistant insists he attends the reunion.
Hold on a second.
Hitman?
I don't remember the guidance counselors EVER making that an option.
I wish I'd gone to Blank's high school.
Anyway, two worlds collide as he accepts a job, attends the reunion and watches as both stories weave into one another, with likely disastrous consequences.
You thought your reunions sucked? Imagine having trained killers trying to take you out while you're pretending to enjoy the evening!
If all of that wasn't enough, Martin naturally meets up with the "one that got away". Can the two rekindle an old flame. And is she accepting of the fact that he kills people for a living?
So who can pull off this role? John Cusack. Yeah, not exactly the first person you think to lead a romantic comedy action flick. But he nails it, like he does with almost every role he takes on.
Cusack will be on this list quite a bit, and sadly, there were several movies I wanted to include, but they just didn't make the cut. I kick myself for including Star Wars, now more than ever.
Cusack = Underrated.
Cusack = Gold.
Yes, he's had a few missteps, but for the most part, if he acts in it, I will be there!
His sister plays the assistant. She too is hilarious.
As for the "sequel" War Inc., yeah, it just didn't have the magic that was captured here. Maybe if they had let it be a sequel...but alas.
I am howerver, hoping to see what happens at the 20th Reunion!
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