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Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2005 120 min Switzerland, United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.7
Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Director: Doug Liman
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Description
A husband and wife struggle to keep their marriage alive until they realize they are both secretly working as assassins. Now, their respective assignments require them to kill each other.
Budget:
$110M
US Gross:
$186.34M
Worldwide:
$487.29M
Starring
Brad Pitt
Actor
Angelina Jolie
Actor
Adam Brody
Actor
Awards
MTV Russia Movie Awards 2006
— Best International Feature Film
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2006
— Best Fight
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Action, Adventure or Thriller
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2006
— Best Kiss
Key opinion
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is defined almost entirely by the magnetic, real-life chemistry of its leads, which elevates an otherwise thin and formulaic screenplay. While some viewers criticize the film for its lack of emotional depth and narrative cohesion, others appreciate it as a highly rewatchable, energetic action-comedy that prioritizes entertainment and spectacle.
| Acting | The undeniable, palpable chemistry between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie serves as the film's primary strength and central draw. | |
| Direction | The action sequences are consistently praised for their energetic execution and high-spectacle value. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered weak and clunky, with many finding the narrative structure and character depth lacking. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the film's overall effectiveness are split: some find it a masterful, nuanced take on marital dynamics through the lens of action, while others dismiss it as a superficial spectacle lacking any real emotional insight. | |
| Ending | The film's resolution is a point of contention, with some viewers finding the ending to be unresolved, forced, or overly stretched. |