Overview: A chance encounter between a salesman and a lonely hitman triggers a strange relationship that provokes each to act in ways neither would have imagined possible. Fate steps in to form a friendship between two men from irreconcilable worlds that will alter the lives of both forever.

This black comedy is one of the funniest movies in a while. Pierce Brosnan is excellent in this role, his best performance ever. From his haircut, to his clothing, speech, and mannerism, Mr. Brosnan clearly understands what it takes to make a movie like this work. Greg Kinnear and Hope Davis are also very good. All characters play their roles without straining for laughs, and that helps the movie’s humor.

It may be straining a bit to think that these two different characters would push each other towards the other’s world, even if just a bit. But in the end, it’s not much of a stretch and you’ll enjoy the ride if you simple accept it as possible. Besides, Hope Davis’s character gives us a glimpse into what’s possible when very normal people are paired with abnormal people, even if for a short while. But there are no morals to the story. This is a comedy and the movie never forgets that.

Priceless Scene: When Bean (Hope Davis) meets Julian (Pierce Brosnan) and asks to see his gun. It’s a marvelous moment; the one scene that makes us believe the plot is not that farfetched. And yet another scene for Hope Davis to show that she’s a fine actress who just gets better from movie to movie. On a totally personal note, I loved the bullfighting shots, but I suspect I’m in a small group.


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