All's fair...
The Story:
Two CIA operatives, FDR (Chris Pine) and Tuck (Tom Hardy) are pretty much the best at what they do. While they are teamed up on a case, Tuck is trying to get back out on the dating scene since his divorce. He dates a lovely girl, Lauren (Reese Witherspoon). Ah, but FDR wanted to be a pal and provide backup to his partner just in case. When he runs into Lauren later that same night, they hit it off, never realizing he's just made the move on his best friend's new girl. So when two top operatives become rivals in love, neither one is going to be safe on any date!
This is one of my favorites from last year.
Not "great enough" to be a Top 10 movie of the year, but good enough to be an enjoyable "hey, let's watch this one again" movie.
I love those kinds of movies. My library is full of them.
: )
The best part, it's a romantic comedy, buried underneath an action comedy.
So win-win for the guys on date night! :)
Reese Witherspoon of course plays the romantic comedy lead in her sleep. She's the 2010s version of the 80s/90s Meg Ryan.
This is not to be seen as an insult either, I'm quite pleased with the comparison and have enjoyed many romantic comedies starring Ms. Witherspoon.
Chris Pine and Tom Hardy have an excellent rapport as best friends and bitter rivals, often within split seconds of each other.
All the while that they are trying to figure out who gets the girl, an angry villain who has vowed revenge from their last case is trying to kill the boys.
Saving the world, stopping the bad guy, and getting the girl.
CIA 101.
Naturally, you'll see which guy Lauren will pick a mile away. They telegraph it in the story, but at least it provides the happiest ending all around.
Directed by the always underrated McG, the man makes slick, fun action films.
Final Grade: Solid B
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I liked it so much, I bought it. :)
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