Grosse Pointe Blank [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

One of my favorite Cuszak sibling flicks! Outrageous premise but you’re sucked right in to believe it!

Things we can all relate to and good characters.

This movie

*** updated 2/7/15: now out on blurary, the transfer is great and worth buying even if you already own the DVD. Still, no bonus features of any kind to speak of ***Original review: GREAT movie badly needing a HD upgrade considering how poor the standard DVD looks on big TVs.A black comedy about an ex-CIA, now hitman for hire is a perfect vehicle to showcase Cusack's talents. The world is changing, and as Martin Blank will tell you, countries no longer matter and people are just as likely to be killed over soda pop formulas than political ideology. Martin tries to rationalize the "moral flexibility" that he sees going on in the world, where market-driven globalization means more than patriotism to one's own country, by saying he at least has SOME scruples (for example, he won't take out a hit on a Greenpeace activist).But only 10 year removed from high school, he's not entirely OK with his new profession. Some of the funnier side stories involve trips to his psychiatrist (Alan Arkin), who wants to drop him for a client. Blank won't let him, and dryly points out some logical reasons he should be treated, but then also casually states "and of course, I know where you live".When Martin goes back home to Michigan for his 10 year High School reunion he has to face several people who have no idea what he does for a living, including old parents, old teachers, old friends, and old flames. Even when he tells the truth no one takes him seriously, including his buddy played by Jeremy Piven, in what many consider to be his break out role. Minnie Driver does an adequate job as the girl he jilted on prom-night to join the army, but there are a couple of forced scenes added to the movie for "date night" appeal where she is made to look fawningly at Martin that should have been left on the cutting room floor. Overall though, this is really a great supporting cast, with Hank Azaria and even Cusack's own sister as his deranged secretary who has a great scene arguing over a misplaced bullet order.Much of the dialogue comes forth in a fast, rapid style that seems like he's exchanging gunfire in a high stakes shootout rather than talking. This is especially true when he deals with Dan Akroyd's character, who plays a rival hitman bent on trying to unionize all assassins. "Workers of the world unite!" "Will there be meetings?", Martin asks. "Of course!" Akroyd exclaims as the two continue to circle each other and mentally measure for body bags. Akroyd talks even faster than Cusack, and when the two of them get going the one liners come faster than you can process them. At one point he tells Blank to "Cut the string Chatty Cathy". When overdone it can get annoying, but for the most part is balances right.Michiganders will especially like the movie, stocked with Detroit landmarks and Red Wings jerseys even though most of it was shot in Chicago and not Grosse Pointe. When he goes to visit his old childhood home and discovers it had been turned into a Ultie-Mart, local brands of Stroh's beer and Faygo pop are quickly shot up. Not sure if these were just product placements, a serious attempt to sell the geography, or a clever way to again showcase Martin's notion that the "McDonaldization" of the world is destroying a sense of place. They say you can't go back home, but you can make a fresh start in life and make a very funny and entertaining movie along the way. And afterall, who doesn't want to kill a bad ass Czech assassin in front of your old highschool locker with the help of a yearbook signing pen?

Grosse Pointe Blank is one of John Cusack's more underappreciated film efforts. He plays Martin Blank, a dispirited, disillusioned hired assassin who returns to his hometown for his ten-year reunion, and to reconnect with the girl he left behind. Despite the fact that he wants out of the "kill-for-pay" game, others are not so keen to see him exit the scene. Two teams follow Martin to the reunion, where, inevitably, things go wildly awry.Minnie Driver is excellent as the lovelorn, abandoned girlfriend, while Dan Ackroyd steals the show as a lunatic assassin who wants Martin to join the fledgling organization he's attempting to create. For lovers of quirky scripts and unexpected turns, Grosse Pointe Blank is the film to see.

I am the Inimitable Idiot and already have this in my collection. HOWEVER! This should hint to you of how GREAT a movie it is. Buy it! You will not be disappointed! Enjoy.

This movie is an all-time favorite of mine. Quirky, fun, action, adventure, great characters. An action packed love story that isn't gooey or gory and stands the test of time. If you're a Cusack fan, it's a must!

We will watch this one again!

Se cercavate il film " l'ultimo contratto" ad un prezzo " NORMALE" è il momento giusto, Grosse Pointe Blank versione UK con audio italiano...in giro la versione italiana viene venduta a 50 - 70 euro .....fuori dal mondo ! Venduto e spedito da AMAZON, come sempre impeccabile.Film bellissimo.

Un bon petit film qui nous rappelle les années 80 , des acteurs qui jouent juste , et une intrigue et un rythme comme au bon vieux temps.Un superbe petit polar comique comme on en faisait à l'époque pour les nostalgiques avant tout.

Dvd in condizioni perfette, consegna entro la data prevista. Questo film lo cercavo da tanto, l'ho visto più di 20 anni fa e lo volevo tanto rivedere! Non avrei mai pensato di sentire nostalgia per gli anni 80/90...e invece!!La colonna sonora è molto bella.

Finalmente girando su Amazon, ho trovato a 9 euro wuesto gtande film, qui introvabile e ad in prezzo osceno.Consiglio qst edizione con audio ITA.

Je l'avais vu et enregistré il y a des années sur Canal + quand il est sorti (ou pas loin) mais le doublage n'est pas celui en français mais en québécois ou quelques choses comme ça (expression et doubleurs différents, ce qui est très désagréable quand on est habitué aux doubleurs de John Cusack et Dan Aykroyd).