Be Cool (2005)

7 Ratings: 2.3

A movie directed by F. Gary Gray

Be Cooltakes its own advice: It's slick, Hollywood entertainment that kills two amusing hours with relative ease and comfort. Better than leftovers but not as tasty as a full-course meal, this sequel to 1995's hit comedyGet Shorty(and based on … see full wiki

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Cast: Uma Thurman, John Travolta, Cedric the Entertainer, Vince Vaughn, Dwayne Johnson

Director: F. Gary Gray

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review by Glennster2008. September 27, 2006

It Worked For Me

I am amazed at all these bad reviews. Whereas maybe it was not on the same level as Get Shorty, there wre some captivating scenes. John Travolta and The Rock alone make this film reasonable. The back and forth hustles by all these hitmen can get a bit annoying. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the laughs and a decent storyline. Nothing that is going to win acadmy awards but certainly a nice light movie.

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review by MzJen_2_review. September 05, 2006

Be Cool is entertaining but not memorable.

Before I saw this sequel, I had heard and read that it was a terrible film. However, Be Cool is still an enjoyable comedy even if it's not as good as the original. It's full of so much self-deprecating humor that you can't help but cut it a break. I laughed quite a few times, and there are a lot of fun moments. However, the film is a bit uneven. The movie tries hard to find the humor in hit men and quirky characters, but it often seems to be trying a bit too hard. John Travolta … more

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review by garethvk. March 03, 2005

posted in Movie Hype

The most pleasant surprise of the year to date.

Pros: Great Characters and The Rock Cons: Thurman is underused, may be to over the top for some. The Bottom Line: A very nice surprise and filled with laughs. It has been ten years since audiences last saw Chili Palmer (John Travolta) a former criminal who uses his criminal experiences to become a successful film producer. The how and why Chili made this transition was documented in the 1995 film “Get Shorty”. … more

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