'The whole nine yards' is a pretty funny film, don't get me wrong but like any other comedy, it still has its flaws. First glance at the cast you think ' oh yes, this'll be a winner!' Bruce Willis is perhaps not an expert in the comedy genre but then you see Mattew Perry there and you might think that it may actually be quite good because there's someone there to back up Willis. Both actors provide good acting in their roles and are well supported by some others such as Perry's characters wife. The thing I found with 'The whole nine yards' was that when it was funny, it was hilarious and when it wasn't any where near what it should be doing (making me laugh) it was terrible.
I think this should have been a more 'escapism' comedy genre like 'Rat Race' which was a free for all, out and out farce and was great but with an actor like Willis, there has to be some sort of half decent plot involved and that is one involving hit men. If you haven't turned your brain off expecting laughs all along the way, there is actually a half clever plot involving an assassination but chances are, you'll find it very confusing on first viewing at least. I'd say rent this or wait for it to come onto the TV because it isn't the sort of film that I'd expect MANY people to enjoy several times.
I think this should have been a more 'escapism' comedy genre like 'Rat Race' which was a free for all, out and out farce and was great but with an actor like Willis, there has to be some sort of half decent plot involved and that is one involving hit men. If you haven't turned your brain off expecting laughs all along the way, there is actually a half clever plot involving an assassination but chances are, you'll find it very confusing on first viewing at least. I'd say rent this or wait for it to come onto the TV because it isn't the sort of film that I'd expect MANY people to enjoy several times.