Written By: Simon Kinberg
Directed By: Doug Liman

Runtime: 1 hour 55 min (115 min)

John Smith (BRAD PITT) and his wife, Jane Smith (ANGELINA JOLIE), are having "domestic troubles," however, what they don't realize is that they are both assassins.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith portray their fake lives in a semi-realistic manner, a shift from their real lives as assassins. While they attempt to convince each other they are not who they are, they end up alienating themselves, and this is how we open up the movie - in a marriage counseling session.

During the moments that they portray their fake lives, the movie slows down a bit. Not at all a problem, as this also brings the audience into the reality of the characters. Their life as husband and wife isn’t exciting. On the other hand, once the characters return to their actual life, the movie pacing picks up. Even through all of this, the runtime is still about two hours - and it doesn't seem like it.

This film does indeed feature wild action, in between some of the "slower" moments in the film. A contrast, nonetheless, but these "duller" moments, while a bit slow in actual speed, do keep the story moving, provide comedic relief, and play into the character roles.

With an estimated $100 million budget, the number of special effects shots was astounding. Counting at least 4 special effects houses and more than standard camera units, this film was a cut above the rest. With action shots ranging from a major fight and shootout scene in a house, to its explosion, a large scale explosion during a mission, a freeway chase, and a shootout in a furniture store, this movie fits whether you're looking for action, or for a little romance.

VINCE VAUGHN, playing Eddie, one of Mr. Smith's associates, plays his character similar to how he plays most of his other characters. However, the role definitely does suit the actor. When Eddie and Mr. Smith are on screen together, it's a ball. Rapid-fire Vaughn goes on with the cool and laid-back PITT to make their scenes just as exciting.

Director DOUG LIMAN, having previously directed "The Bourne Identity" with MATT DAMON which released in 2002, made a great "directorial return" with this smash hit.

As an overall whole, this movie is a great choice when heading to the movies. For some of the movie buffs out there, you may notice a "Fight Club" reference - Brad Pitt starred in that movie as well. For families with younger children, the language use isn't obscene, other than a minor exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Smith, but nothing is over the top. Violence, well, is another ball game with some hundreds killed, but no close up gore, just bodies littering the ground. This movie is a general audience movie, which makes its appeal, and its revenue capability, a bit better than other movies currently topping the box office.