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The Whole Nine Yards
2000 98 min United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Comedy, Crime
Director: Jonathan Lynn
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Description
After a mobster agrees to cooperate with an FBI investigation in order to stay out of prison, he's relocated by the authorities to a life of suburban anonymity as part of a witness protection program. It's not long before a couple of his new neighbours figure out his true identity and come knocking to see if he'd be up for one more hit—suburban style.
Budget:
$41.3M
US Gross:
$57.26M
Worldwide:
$106.37M
Starring
Bruce Willis
Actor
Matthew Perry
Actor
Rosanna Arquette
Actor
Awards
6 nominations total
Key opinion
The Whole Nine Yards is widely regarded as a successful, witty crime comedy that thrives on the comedic chemistry between Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry. While most viewers find it an engaging and humorous experience, a minority of critics find the plot overly convoluted and the performances overly frantic or farcical.
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between Bruce Willis’s cool, cynical hitman and Matthew Perry’s neurotic, high-strung dentist provides the film's consistent anchor. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay delivers sharp, witty dialogue and a darkly humorous tone that successfully blends crime tropes with absurd farce. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, particularly Amanda Peet and Michael Clarke Duncan, effectively inhabits their archetypal roles, adding depth and humor to the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the plot are divided; supporters enjoy the tangled, unpredictable nature of the narrative, while detractors find it confusing and unnecessarily complex. | |
| Humor | Responses to the film's comedic style vary; many appreciate the lighthearted, sitcom-inspired energy, whereas others characterize the humor as forced, stale, or relying too heavily on overacting. |