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A Quaint, yet decent Black Comedy
The genre of black comedy can be very difficult to pull off. It isn't easy to pull off an off-beat film like HAROLD & MAUDE, which is a classic example of the genre. In comparison, THE WHOLE NINE YARDS is far from being a great film, but it provides enough laughs to give one a smile and a fun time. While the movie is somewhat slow at the start, it picks up steam later. Most of that is due to the two leads in Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis. Matthew Perry makes good use of his "Friends" mannerisms as the put-upon Canadian dentist who finds himself living next door to an infamous hit-man. Bruce Willis is solid as the hit-man with a heart, while Natasha Henstridge is lovely to look at as Willis' estranged wife. However, Amanda Peet theatens to steal the show with her funny turn as a hit-man groupie/wannabe. The one bad performance in the film is provided by Rosanna Arquette, who plays Perry's wife with an accent that would make even Pepe Le Pew cringe. THE WHOLE NINE YARDS is not for everybody, but then, neither are black comedies in general. However, this movie does provide enough entertainment to be recommended here.

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A Screwball comic gem
After hearing about Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis being in a movie together, I wonderd what kind of chemistry the "Friends" guy and the "Die Hard" guy could possibly have. My girlfriend lured me to see it, and I'm glad she did. I've never seen a movie about a hit man be so funny. Matthew Perry plays a bumbling dentist whose wife is trying to kill him. When Jimmy Tudeski (Bruce Willis) moves in next door, his life is turned upside down. Michael Clarke Duncan makes a radical change from his "Green Mile" role as Willis' sidekick. After watching Amanda Peet steal every scene she was in, I fell in love. Natasha Henstridge is the femme fatale who makes Perry's heart race. I couldn't figure out the R-rating until more that halfway through the movie. Get this if you want an unexpected laugh fest!

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Cleverly entertaining
While this may not be my absolutely favorite film with Bruce Willis ,it is still great. First off, all of the acting is significanly brilliant. But consider that a bonus, the story here is what really counts. I picked up this movie expecting it to be a half-decent, but still entertaining flick (considering I picked it up cheap). To tell the truth, I probably wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't rated R. However, it is an extremely mild movie. Consider it a PG-13 movie with an extensive nude scene. Either way, I was enthralled with how great the plot was. There were so many unexpected twists and genuinely hilarious dialogue, it made the movie extremely loveable. Take my word for it and get this movie, you won't be dissapointed.