Mediocre.. cool idea, but action wasn't impressive - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

ok, this film was basically meant to use its big star attraction to bring in the droves of Brad swooners and Jolie ooglers... The actual plot concept had some neat promise. And Pitt and Jolie actually play well as potential elite assassins. They have the acting and physical prowess to make it seem, well, not believable, but watchable. But it seems like Director Doug Liman must have been on the set for the first few weeks of the filming, then just mailed in his instructions after that. What starts out kinda cool, and a neat juxtapositioning of the standard man v.s. woman stereotypes turns quickly into just about nothing. The plot disappears, the characters keep on fighting for no apparant reason, and well after a billion bullets later the movie goes back to how it started. The opening and ending scenes of dialog with Pitt, Jolie and an off-camera psychologist were the keepers in this movie. So don't show up late to this one if you go to see it in the theatre. Also, don't miss the 2 minute return to the shrinks office at the end.
My advice: Watch the intro clip with the shrink office dialog, sneak out and watch StarWars Epsiode III for your 4th time, then return just in time for the last 2 minutes of this movie. Why? Well, you get the 5 minutes of film worthwhile watching in this movie, some action and mindless violence that actually entertains (via StarWars III), and you don't have to bore yourself with being the only person who actually showed up for this lame movie (fun though it is), including the cast, writers and directing who clearly don't show up anywhere in the set of this movie shoot. It's a good thing they blow up a number of structures in this film, so that we at least feel like our money went to something worthwhile. Wait for DVD, folks.
Undoubtably, if you do go, you will find it occasionally charming, but the after taste of movie lameness will haunt you and your $9 ticket price for a few days...

Could you have written a better plot? - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

If you like storyless plots, predictable endings, one liners, and mediocre endings...and you think that would be a GREAT movie!, then this is for you. The movie is not directed with anything else in mind other than hollywood hype and pretty people to draw the crowds. Most scenes are grossly unbelievable.I would say if you are into quality movies with good story lines, don't waste your time with this one. I always ask myself, "could I have written a better plot"?, and if my answer is "yes", then it's a bad movie.

I believe i saw this once... o yah... cats vs dogs - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

When you mix a show dog with a pure-bred you dont expect to get a mut. Unfortunatley i guess that whats you call Pitt and Jolie starring in a movie together. However, this movie did serve its purpose; and like a true show-dog, it will be soon forgotten and put to sleep.
I am honestly sorry it turned out this way, but i believe it did what it was set out to do.
However, you cant call it a total failure. It did manage to entertain the audience and make them laugh; although the humor seemed to be somewhat filled with Pitty. Its got the action we crave and romance we seek; but it simply gets too old, too fast; just like a Cat and Dog; constantly fighting each other.

What an irresponsible pile of nothingness... - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

Oh yes...let's have as much gratituous violence as beautiful people run around asking for our sympathy and killing people. What the hell is this movie!? What is this, an NRA special. GROW UP, AMERICA...this is a dog!!!

Worst by far this early summer - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

soooooo bad. Beyond bad. 100 agents try to kill em and they all miss? Crack agents? and all this goes on w shooting, blowing, explosions, helicopters and no law enforcement? Competeing assasin agencys have the airspace/perimeters etc of whole downtown?????Beyond Ludicrous. This flick is so bad that bad word of mouth will kill it at BO.

Great movie!!!!!!!! - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

This movie is GREAT! I was so surprised with how much I loved it. Brad and Angelina do an amazing job in this movie. It is the perfect movie for EVERYONE! It has romance, comedy, thrills, and don't forget about the INCREDIBLE action sequences! This is, not only, the best movie of the year, but one of the best movies ever made!! OUTSTANDING MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!

Just your ordinary couple next door - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

I have never been a fan of Angelina Jolie but paired with Brad Pitt in this film they make a delightful couple. First of all they are a great looking couple and they comdically click. Their wit and sarcasm is very entertaining and full of dry humor. The plot is a bit contrived but what the hell - it's a movie and an actioned-packed one at that. It's a fun movie full of twists and turns and lots of great effects and their barbs to each other are a hoot!
Also worth mentioning is young Adam Brody, who has a small part but he has such a dry bumbling way about him that he is memorable.
What Mr. and Mrs. Smith can do to a quiet up-scale suburban home is worth the admission price alone. Also, their sessions with their therapist are priceless and just plain cute!

The wait is over...and it was worth it - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

I know, like most others, you've been waiting to see what all the hype is about. Brangelina has created a whirlwind of speculation about whether or not they're a couple in real life. For now none of us really know if Brad Pitt and Angelina are a real life couple, but we do know that the making of Mr. and Mrs. Smith was the starting point of the media frenzy. So you ask how is the movie? OUTSTANDING. Not because of the storyline (which could've easily been chalked up as another action movie with a hint of comedy), but the "chemistry" between Pitt and Jolie work to such combustable levels that you want to see the movie again (which I did). What surprised me is how often I laughed and though the action scenes are typical of the director, they did work well with the movie.
I personally enjoyed the back and forth banter between Pitt and Jolie once they realize that the other is an assassin. I also have to say one of the best parts of the movie are when Jolie and Pitt beat each other up and shoot at each other while destroying their home in the process. Once the fight scene is over and they have a gun in each others' faces they soon realize that although they kept their identity secret from each other, the love they have was not a cover for their secret lives. On a side note, Vince Vaughn steals a lot of the scenes he is in, but ultimately it's Pitt and Jolie who carry the movie from beginning to end.
Now if you were waiting for a hot sex scene be forwarned that the movie is PG-13 and you'll probably have to wait for the DVD to see some more sex. But if you're gonna plop down your $9.50 to see this movie, I can honestly say you won't be disappointed. Of course we know Brad and Angelina are serious eye candy, but I have to say that I have a newfound respect for their acting and comedic timing. Of course the movie won't be bringing any best actor and actress oscars for the dynamic duo, but I'm so used to Angelina being in good yet majorly depressing movies (anyone who's seen Gia or Girl Interrupted knows what I mean) that it's nice to see her stretch her acting chops with a romantic/comedy/action movie.
Another funny part is when, after dressing up as a dominatrix to kill her latest target, Mrs. Smith goes to a dinner party but soon realizes that although she changed into a nice cocktail dress, she forgot to change out of her fishnets and dominatrix boots. In the same scene, someone asks her to hold a baby and she is most uncomfortable holding the child (maybe because babies represent new lives and she is a woman trained to take them) So without giving too much of the movie away (and yes you probably have seen most of the movie by watching the trailers), overall this movie stands on it's own. And $51 million in their opening weekend proves that I'm not the only one who was waiting to see what the now named Brangelina look like onscreen. The only person who might want to skip this movie is Jennifer Aniston. But for the rest of us all I can say is the wait is over, and it was worth it.

Well done! - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

Great Direction
Great Acting
Great Music Score
Great Story
Great Tension
Great Movie!!
Brad & Angelina have amazing chemistry! HOT~ Now Brad can finally be himself! and I wasn't kidding about the music... the pizzacato violins & castanets they used reminded me of old time cartoons for that great 'sneak-around' element... must see it again if only just to see Angelina in latex & fishnets again.....

Brainless "fun" - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

It is well known scientific fact that when you use your brain it gets tired like every other organ and needs rest. This movie is a chance to rest your brain as you will not need it. Having said that, this movie begins as mindless fun, but nonetheless fun. Unfortunately, the movie soon wears out its welcome and becomes a carnage of action violence. In fact, for a PG13 movie this movie has an incredibly high body count and the fight scenes are quite violent. In one scene our "heroes" even run over someone with their car, apparently as a movie gag. Worth a look on DVD, but at current movie prices you might think twice.

Am i the only one not conned by this comely pair? - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

I didn't want to see this movie to begin with, but my mother really wanted to see it. I already had a preconceived bias to it, thinking this whole brad/angelina affair was more marketing stunt and sly manipulation of their fan base than anything of substance.
Regardless if the undeniably attractive onscreen pair are a couple in real life, looking good, cheesy banter, countless explosions, and preening behind a bountiful pucker on screen does not a good film make.
Yes, Angelina is a hottie. But fluttering her eyelashes and treating us to the many steep angles of mug is not my idea of compelling acting. I didn't buy into anything she was selling. There is nothing charming about her other than her physical attributes. She is not funny, talented or memorable beyond her exotic features. I found her performance wooden and flat.
The camera loves her costar too, but his acting did not convince me of any chemistry, or hide the fact that the script was a real stinker.
I felt the director expected the looks of his stars and the offscreen gossip to compensate for a mediocre script and high school drama class acting.
At many points in the movie, I felt we were watching Brad and Angelina read lines and make goo goo eyes at each other rather than seeing two people in character.
An ego-fest all around, and if the entire country buys into this load of fluff I would not be surprised at all.

Like a visit to the dmv... - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

This movie was long and predictable. Brad Pitt looks as if he has aged 10 years overnight and OMG Angelina is as stiff as an 80 year old on 200mg of Viagra... Whats up with Ebert he gives everything a thumbs up since Siskel checked out... Boo Boo Boo!!!!

Better than i thought!! - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

With all the Brad/Jennifer/Angelina hype going on, I thought this movie was going to be overblown & dumb, with all kinds of hidden digs, tiredness, but it was great! Vince Vaughn is really funny too!

I dont care what the tabloids say... - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

Half the people who hate this movie hate it because they are hardcore Jen Aniston/Friends fans. First of all there is still no evidence whatsoever that BP and AJ have had an affair. If it were true the paparazzi would have real pictures to show for it. When i say real pictures, i dont mean movie stills nor do i mean two seperate pictures photoshoped into one (ture story!! Shame on you Star magazine!). Their private lives are not mine or the publics concern. I cant believe anyone could write things so mean about such wonderful people. They donate a a big portion of their money (jolie gives 1/3) and go to third world countires to make a difference. I dont understand how anyone can say they're doing it for positive publicity. THERE CERTAINLY ARE LESS COSTLY AND LESS DANGEROUS WAYS to build a good reputation. I'm 15 and i am not ashamed to say that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are my role models. They are great actors, but they are even better people. They may be a little strange sometimes (esp angelina), but so what?? Didnt we all do some crazy things when we were young? Arnt we all a little strange in our own way?? YES!! THats what makes us human!! If we were normal, we'd be borning!! In a world that encourages conformity, they dare to be themselves and are not ashamed of it. Hollywood needs more stars like them. If you have must comment on what i said (negative or positive) feel free to e mail me at ****.com
Now, as for the movie. I loved it!! I was waiting for such a long time ot see it, and when i finally did, i was not dissapointed at all. They were a really good onscreen couple---best i've ever seen! I dont want to spoil the movie for anyone who wants to see it so i wont talk much about the storyline. All i have to say is this movie was made to entertain, and it does that. Go see it! You wont be sorry!

Horrible story - complete waste of time - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

Sure Pitt and Jolie are attractive, but with so many other good films to choose from, don't waste your money on this predictable, marginal story.

Mr. and mrs. hollywood...ho-hum! - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

This film is an odd case of a "great idea" with bad execution. There seems to be two camps for this film: People that wanted the 'Movie' to work and people who want 'Brad and Angelina' to work. Sadly neither does it for me. I'll explain.
The characters of Mr. & Mrs. Smith in theroy are very fascinating however, they're overshadowed by Mr. not being macho enough and Mrs. being to much of a man-hater in my opinion. I say this cause Mrs. never really shows any endearing qualities that make me believe she's worth marrying or salvaging. Mr. has a hard time trying to kill her cause he discover's he really does love her- even after she's tryed to kill him 3 times. He could've snuffed her already yet doesn't and stoops to simply defending himself. The plot is she's a bitter career women who only knows "her job" and he's stuck on her!- they just happen to be in the same profession. Mrs. although has over 300 kills while Mr. doesn't keep count (thinks it's 50-60's). Clearly someone's over compensating- lol.
Here's the real problem - Casting!. Especially Jolie who aside from being a sex fantasy for some men and women doesn't bring more than a smile. Pitt downplays his normal 'A Game' and just seems to be going thru the motions and doesn't have the devilish glee or smirk he's had in "Seven", "Fight Club", or "Ocean's 11&12". Here he's more domesticated and sentimental than Jolie and while comes off more likeable doesn't add much to his character either.
My thought is that the director hopes Pitt & Jolie are so pretty as people that they don't have to "put on a show". Two lesser and 'more hungry' stars really would've added stuff and made their characters watchable. I think John Cusack, Luke Wilson, or Jason Lee would've made a better MR. Smith. While Kate Beckensale, Eva Mendes, or even Anna Paquin would've brought some sex appeal, chemistry, and character quirks to Mrs. Smith. Jolie is a sex-bomb, so what! Her character could've had something likeable about her other than beauty- she doesn't!. You get lots jokes from Pitt about his love of domestic life via his job but, Jolie is a robot who lives by lists and schedules even her interns at her fake day job do her cooking which she passes off as her own to Mr. Smith (who reveals he's always hated her cooking).
Who steals the movie?- Vince Vaunge!. He was the most amusing and well placed person in the whole film. This film needed comedy and it certainly does well with Vaugn. There is a small cameo with some "O.C. actor" who pays homage to Pitt with a "Fight Club" T-shirt...that was as funny as anyone else got for me. The action scenes where brilliant top-notch ballets of destruction and bullets yet, again I surmise that 'Egos' ruled on the set as Jolie nevers seems to suffer nary a paper-cut after getting the crap kicked out her. Pitt gets stabbed, shot at, and assorted physical attacks and kinda shows it. If you think I'm giving anything away? Maybe but, I don't think you'll care if you goto see it.
Idol

What weren't they thinking? - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

I dunno. This one seems like an easy no-brainer to write. I mean, we've already had films like Prizzi's Honor and Grosse Pointe Blank. Shouldn't a comedy about assassins be pretty easy?
Yet this one just doesn't work. Pitt and Jolie don't act as if they are a happily married couple at any point, so why should they care if they blow each other away? The premise of the film is amusing, in a black comedy kind of way, which is something I like, but it goes nowhere.
There was a lot of potential in this film, but in the end all it is is a lot of wasted blank ammunition.

Just say no.... - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

I just saw the movie...and read Roger Eberts review... I am fully convinced that Ebert has
sold out to 'the movies'... he seldom gives a
bad review of a mainstream studio picture...
I miss Gene Siskel ... a lot... he kept Roger
honest.
This movie is the worst script writing and directing that I have seen in the past 3 decades.
It's that simple...it makes no sense...it has so
many holes in it that even swiss cheese would be envious.
What happened to good writing ? What happened to
plots that make sense and have clever twists ? Have we become such an easy sell that the things that are the key to great movies of the past (like a plot that makes sense)... are now just waved away as a burden to the car chases and pretty faces ?
I'm convinced Vince Vaughn must have written his own lines because he is the only amusing and clever thing in the entire movie... Don't waste your time or money on crap like this.... If you see this movie it will only encourage them to make more of the same.
Morn the end of what was once a good movie critic in Roger Ebert...and JUST SAY NO !

Very cool movie!! - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

If you want to be entertained...go see it!
Surprisingly, this movie combines action with romantic comedy in a very clever and subtle way. The story is great, there are a few twists happening, and the actors did a great job.
I can't imagine anyone who didn't like it. For me that is a totally entertaining movie!...definatelly worth your money.

Dumb fun - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

The action/comedy ?Mr. & Mrs. Smith? succeeds only when it focuses on its charismatic lead actors, who trade verbal barbs like punches. Whenever Mr. Smith (Brad Pitt) and Mrs. Smith (Angelina Jolie) are onscreen together, their chemistry makes up for a paper-thin plot. However, the film loses its course when fulfilling the action obligation of the genre. The action scenes are loud and filmed with a trembling hand by director Doug Liman (Go, The Bourne Identity). Further, the unnamed foe is altogether disinteresting: all the baddies are ?jobbers?; not one is a ?real? character in the film (heck, we don?t even see their faces!).
Thankfully, the comedy half is much better. There are times when this film is genuinely funny (again only in the scenes with Mr. Pitt and Ms. Jolie) and times when it is not (usually those scenes with Vince Vaughn, who is cast as the clich餠best friend).
Overall ?Mr. & Mrs. Smith? is dumb fun. It?s the kind of film you won?t regret paying money to see, but not one that holds up well under scrutiny. Then again, this sort of film isn?t supposed to be analysed.

Not cool enough - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

I always admire films with gender-equality theme. Mr. & Mrs. Smith, one of the biggest films of 2005, sufferes because of a substandard screenplay. Pitt and Jolie deliver good performances. The film is loaded with flaws. Overall, it fails to register an impact.

Angelina i love you - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

This movie is good cause of its comedy and action.
and jolie looked so hot in this film that i wish i was Mr.Smith in it. the movie has been made in a very good way showing comedy , action , and husband-wife relationship.actually the screenwriter of this film deserves appreciation to show such different story so magnificiently. But dont expect much from this movie its just another rib-tickling action movie.Brad Pitt was OK but angelina jolie was fantastic.All Husbands and Boyfrnds go watch it with ur ladyloves . and singles u can watch it with whoever u want 2 cuz its a movie made 4 everybody. Go watch it u'll have a good time.

Pleasantly surprised - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

I didn't have high expectations going into this movie, but I found myself enjoying the ride. You may have to suspend reality a bit to fully enjoy it, but it's worth it. Pitt and Jolie were both charming, and the story was quite enjoyable. One reason for this was that the trailers actually didn't give away the entire movie for once, so while it didn't throw me for any crazy spins, nothing was painfully predictable either. There's a lot of fun action in this flick, but it maintains a light sense of fun about itself. If you choose to embrace this mood, you will find yourself having a great time.

It's a b movie with bite! - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

Ever feel like you want to kill your partner over the littlest thing at one moment and you can't live without them the other? Well, that's the feeling of this movie. If you have seen Star Wars Episode III and want to see another movie, this one is a funny and enjoyable ride with a side of wit.

Battle of sexes - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

One of the most hyped films recently. Full credit should go to the producers and distributors for the brilliant lavish marketing. Other than good marketing and the starcast, it has nothing to offer. One of the bad films of 2005. A combination of bad story and poor screenplay. It never takes off goes and down the ladder throughout. The acting is okay. Despite of all the flaws, good promotion will provide a big boost at the box office.

Mr. and mrs. smith - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

I thought the movie was wild and funny. Jolie stole the show. The cast was great and the effects were great. The best movie Iv seen this year. It is a little like War of the Roses. I loved the movie and think that it is a must see for the summer. It was better than I thought it was going to be. It is worth the price of admission. It is a little violent at times for a PG-13 but It is still a great movie to see. It is more than just a action movie and more than a comedy. It is a movie than can be turned into a major franchise if done right and it has been done right. Three cheers for MR. and MRS. Smith.

The war of the roses part 2!!! - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

C'mon this was as hollywood as you can get. You have Brad and Angelina. First of this movie had no plot. A couple that was married for 5 or 6 years and suffered from boredom. Little did they know that they were secretly the worlds top asassins. Then they spend 90 minutes trying to kill each other. Well for pointless fun I would recomend it, for a great movie go see The Cinderella Man.!!

Pitt & jolie are perfect together - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

John Smith(Pitt) & Jane Smith(Jolie) Are A Married Couple That Is Bored With Each Other And Is Surprised To Learn That They Are Hired To Kill Each Other. Neither Of Them Knew That The Other Was An Assassin But Will Soon Find Out. Excellent Movie. Probably My Favorite Brad Pitt Movie Ever.

What's the point of the movie?? - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

Bad story + over acting = worst movie of the summer.
I am not sure why people like this move but I am for sure can't enjoy it at all. Stupid story, shallow character, lack of development - this movie is just about two "professional" killers killing people for fun and look cool. They are profession killers and they can't tell their other half is a profession killer at all -ha -that's show how "professional" they are.
The funny thing is that such profession killers can't seem to "kill" each with all the time spent running around shooting, bombing, etc, etc... The whole movie make it sounds like running around killing people is good and fun, and there will be no harm done. This moive is beyond bad!

Mr. and mrs. summer movie - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)
Staring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie
Directed by: Doug Liman
What It's About:
A bored married couple, leading secret double lives as ruthless assassins, suddenly find themselves squared off being their next target is each other.
The Good:
Brad Pitt simply has a certain way with his roles, and this movie is no exception. Pitt has the size and feel of an action hero, but the same time, comedic timing and expressions both in his tone and facial reactions. What?s fun to watch is that Jolie has just as good material as Pitt, so in a way, you feel like the actors ARE playfully trying to outdo each other with comedy and action. This sets a nice stage for some good chemistry. The action is fairly top notch, with some notable ?that was cool? scenes. Vince Vaughn also does his best (and succeeds) at stealing scenes every now and again.
The Bad:
Something that may stand out to audiences is the score. Upon first watch, the score does not seem to fit very well to the action on the screen, and had it been retailored, may have been able to ?pump up? the movie a little bit more. Mr. and Mrs. Smith also tries to dabble too much in too many genres and often times goes a little bit too much on the serious side in terms of drama. This is an attempt to make the characters seem more realistic and deeper, but it?s really unnecessary given the obvious off the wall nature of the film. This isn?t a huge point, but it may stand out a little glaringly to people watching. Oh, there also seems to be a really huge inconsistency that people may or may not pick up?
Recommendation:
This is a great popcorn summer movie; exact fodder for this time of year. People will know exactly what they are getting into when buying their ticket - the trailers exactly fit the feel of the movie. Most people will want to watch for the eye candy, and there certainly is plenty of it, both with Pitt and Jolie, and the explosion of pretty much everything in the movie. It?s funny, it?s energetic, it?s worth seeing in the theaters.
Trivia:
Nicole Kidman was the original Mrs. Smith
Catherine Zeta-Jones was also considered for Mrs. Smith, while Johnny Depp and Will Smith were considered for Mr. Smith.
You'll Like This if You Liked:
The Bourne Identity/ Supremacy
True Lies
Rating: 7 out of 10