Aaron Ingram, Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd
Charming and proficient as a hired gun, Martin Blank returns to his hometown of Grosse Point, Michigan to attend his high school reunion and seek fulfillment and truth. Once there he plans to meet up ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 19, 1998
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Stats: 4,304 reviews
Flixster Reviews (4,304)
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November 21, 2008I could watch this once a week probably forever. Everything works. Don't know if Cusack will ever get this perfect storm of creativity again.
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August 18, 2008Professional contract killer Martin Blank decides to stop off at his high school reunion while out on a job and rekindles an old flame in the shape of Minnie Driver. Part romantic comedy, part post-Tarantino noir, this is the kind of cinematic hybrid that can sometimes go disastr...( read more)
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November 18, 2009This was such a great blend of comedy and action. It's so funny to see John Cusack be this totally normal guy in the movie and then stab a Russian hitman with a pen at his high school reunion. The movie also has one of the best soundtracks ever, only making it more enjoying. I ju...( read more)
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November 12, 2009Everytime I watch one of his movies, I feel more and more sure that John Cuscack is the most likeable and charismatic actor ever. He can take any character and make him sympathetic. This was an absolute blast, hilarious movie full of memorable quotes.
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October 27, 2009A dark comedy that was a depature from most made at the time. One of my favorites.
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October 2, 2009Great chemistry between Minnie Driver and John Cusack. Quirky movie, I enjoy it everytime i watch it.
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September 22, 2009Great movie. Grosse Point Blank doesn't really have a genre. It's part dark/romantic comedy, part noir, and even part action. Anyway whatever you want to catergorise it as, it's a brilliant movie. It's well written with snappy dialogue and fun characters. John Cusack is as charmi...( read more)
Critic Reviews
June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
May 11, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
A bright burst of action and comedy with a cast that makes for rousing good company. full review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The film takes the form but not the feel of a comic thriller. It's quirkier than that. full review
January 1, 2000
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
It's a sad day when an actor who's totally, beautifully in touch with his dark side finds himself stuck in a movie that's scared of its own shadow. full review
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