Get Shorty

(1995)


Todd Says:



3.75 STARS



Somehow I missed this one when it came out thirteen long years ago, when John Travolta was in the mist of recreating himself. My loss. Get Shorty is a fun, original take on the so-worn-out gangster genre. The story is funny and unique, and the entire cast is outstanding.



I highly recommend Get Shorty to anyone who hasn't seen it.





Alexis says:

3.5 STARS



Somehow we missed this film when it first came out, even though I could have sworn we had seen it around the time that it came out. The film is funny, poking fun at both Hollywood and the Mafia. Travolta is perfect as Chili Palmer, the tired mob collector who decides that he would like to make a go at movie producing, because he does love movies.

What ensues is a funny and original story with some good acting from some of Hollywood's best talent (Travolta, Hackman, DeVito). It is both comedy, that sometimes plays with dramatic tones and pulls both off effortlessly. Get Shorty is definitely a worthy comedy to devote a few hours to, unfortunately I hear the sequel is not as good.