Just about all of us have one; the friend you have known for years, that is like a brother. One for whom you would do anything. Now imagine that you and your friend both separately meet the girl of your dreams, only to find out you are both dating the same girl. This is the premise for “This Means War.” Tuck (Tom Hardy) and FDR (Chris Pine) are both CIA agents who fall for the same girl, Lauren (Reese Witherspoon). They decide to not let her know that they know each other, and to let her date them both and may the best man win. Their gentlemen’s agreement breaks down and they each bring the power of the US intelligence agency to bear on each other in an effort to sabotage their rival. Hilarity ensues.
This Means War is hilarious. I was laughing through half the movie. The dialog is funny, and the physical comedy is top notch. Now the plot is obviously unrealistic, but it works for this movie. This is the kind of movie critics hate but audiences love. It is just a comedy, with no real depth or message.
It is not going to win any of the major awards but it is worth watching. The film is rated PG-13 for sexual content, violence and action. It was originally rated R and they edited to get the PG-13 rating. I’m guessing they barely got it because there is a bit too much sexual innuendo, etc for younger audiences. I give it 8 / 10.
Azzie and I went and saw it, we laughed so hard.
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