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A smart black comedy.
This was a film I watched at 2am half asleep, I can say it woke me up though. This is a really enjoyable film,the script is witty, and the plot is an interesting one. A man called Martin Blank (John Cusack) is a hitman who is called to a 10 year school reunion at Grosse Pointe, which happens to coincide with an assigment for him. When Martin arrives he visits his old girlfriend (Minnie Driver) who he stood up on the prom night, for this he has some explaining to do. On top of this he has a rival trying to do his job and another one trying to kill him. The script ( co-written by Cusack) is darkly witty and the performances by Minnie and Cusack are very well delivered (I reckon they were the best part of the movie).Really I would give it 4 1/2 stars because it was very enjoyable.It was a bit silly in one or two areas, which is a shme because I really enjoyd this film. I suggest you watch it when you can.

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A great dark comedy...
This 1997 dark comedy is a great flick. John Cusack plays a former government agent turned independent hit man who has had enough, and is goaded, by his secretary (played by Cusack's sister Joan) to return to his 10th year High School reunion in Grosse Point, Michigan. This plan is seconded by his psychiatrist (Alan Arkin) who thinks it's a great idea for Martin Blank (John Cusack) to get away from "the business" for a while.

There, he's forced to confront the life he left behind. A life that has changed dramatically - his childhood home is now a mini-mart and the girl he abandoned on prom night (Minnie Driver) has become a local radio show host. In the midst of all this, a rival contract killer (Dan Aykroyd) is trying to either recruit him or kill him.

Directed by George Armitage and co-written by John Cusack, this is an engaging story that translates well on screen thanks to a great cast. A real find.

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Reunion phobiacs unite, utterly hilarious!
Cusack shines yet again in the dark comedy set around Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Martin Blank (Cusack) is a contract killer having a bout of emptiness. His secretary (played superbly by sister Joan Cusack) corralls him into heading home just in time for his 10-year high school reunion. Who is he afraid to see there, another killer or fellow cronie? No, it's his high school prom date Minnie Driver! (Speaking of cronies, though, Dan Aykroid plays one of his best roles ever as Grocer, the competing hitman trying to form a 'union' of sorts).

From the reminiscing with old friends, to the rekindling of a relationship, to the way the town has changed, and to the current contract in Grosse Pointe, this truly dark comedy deliver big time with dry one-liners, clever and witty banter, odd and embarassing situations, and a visit back to high school days and faces once forgotten. Anyone who has even run into an old classmate from school will definitely find this movie hilarious and poignant. The soundtrack is also outstanding featuring many of the hits from the mid-80s and worked in cleverly into the plot and scenes. (Keep an ear/eye open for Queen's "Under Pressure" and the way the lyrics and the movie itself seem to marry perfectly).

(Disclaimer: for those of you who might be concerned, there is a good deal of foul language, some violent scenes, and minor sexual situations. Otherwise, if that doesn't bother you much, definitely one to add to your collection).

Overall, a tremendous movie with great action, universal themes of reunion along with the related phobias and hijinx, hilarious wit, and excellent acting all around. Truly one of the funniest movies that Cusack has made and quite possibly his most amusing role to date. Enjoy!