This Means War
This Means War. 2012 (DVD 791.4372 This)
Imagine Spy vs. Spy from old Mad TV episodes with its spy on spy subterfuge and mix that with a cheesy love story, a Russian gangster, and Reese Witherspoon. The best parts of this movie were included in the trailer, as is the case with most films lately. So, yes, there were funny parts like when the boys find out they are dating the same girl then try to sabotage the others dates with her. So there's a blow gun tranquilizer dart, a drone spy cam, a misfired paintball gun, and an overactive sprinkler system. Chelsea Handler is brought in as Reese's best friend, but contributes little more than the faux crass comedy that has made her famous. I'm over her shtick and she should not be a "movie star" by any means. The saving grace of this film was Witherspoon herself. She has NEVER looked better and she's charming as a single woman alone on a Friday night microwaving popcorn and dancing around singing "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan. In the end she chooses one and everyone lives happily ever after. I've seen worse. (Kim - Reader's Services)
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