Brief review: Director McG haven't made a movie since the blockbuster "Terminator Salvation" back in 2009, and now he's back on track with "This Means War" - a well-made spy comedy that definitely achieves its purpose, which is to entertain. All the silliness and improbability aside, "This Means War" is an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable date movie with some spy elements thrown in, that surprises with wittiness, laugh-out-loud funny gags, lots of awkward, yet hilarious situations, and dirty tricks, that will make you laugh your a** off. It balances action, comedy and romance rather well, thanks to its witty script and McG's brisk, lively direction. There's also a lot of eye-candy in this film, for both man and women. It's full of pretty faces that exude charm, charisma, freshness and attractiveness, that makes it a very pleasant cinematic experience, on a purely visual level. The lovely Reese Witherspoon is alluring as always, boasting perfectly shaped legs as well as an undeniable charm and comedic talent. Her hilarious performance as Lauren is downright fascinating and that makes her the star of the movie. Tom Hardy has an incredibly strong screen presence and does a great job as one of the spies, but surprisingly, it's Chris Pine who delivers the more memorable character of the two. Til Schweiger's vicious performance suits him well, and Chelsea Handler is absolutely hysterical as the talky Trish.
Overall summary: Sure, it's silly, juvenile and often absurd, but "This Means War" is nonetheless an enjoyable, funny and surprisingly witty action comedy that benefits from its good-looking, talented cast, and embraces its delightful ridiculousness to deliver the laughs.
I Don't Know How She Does It (2011)
