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 Get Shorty 

What grade would you give this film?
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 Get Shorty 
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Get Shorty is a 1995 crime-comedy film based on Elmore Leonard's novel of the same name. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, and Danny DeVito, the plot remained true to the book except for a few minor details.

The sequel Be Cool began production in 2003 and was released in 2005. It was based on the novel of the same name published in 1999.

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It's very much Pulp Fiction-lite, but it does it very well. Travolta continues his comeback streak, Hackman plays against type, the supporting cast is very solid. The script is sharp and the humour is pretty smart, but it doesn't sacrifice laugh-out-loud moments to do so. The end scene is brill as well. Fairly shallow, but loads of fun.

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Fun gangster film with another memorable character from Travolta. Smart and should be liked by most people on this forum, the R rating helps as well, which is what hurt Be Cool in my opinion.

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Get Shorty is career-best work by most involved, and proof why most of them deserve every bit of scorn thrown at them these days. They can do better.

Hmm...I guess I'm just talking about Travolta and Sonnenfeld.

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This became an instant favorite of mine the first time I saw it. One of Travolta's best characters, Rene Russo was sexy as hell, Danny DeVito was funny, and Gene Hackman was brilliant! (what else is new with him?)

Dennis Farrina was my favorite character, though. I wish he'd do more comedy! fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck :hahaha:

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