Arts & Entertainment
"This Means War" More Bromance Than Rom Com
Two CIA operatives and best friends find out they're after the same girl in this romantic comedy turned bromance.
Chris Pine and Tom Hardy play CIA operatives, and best friends, who suddenly find out that they are after the same girl, Reese Witherspoon, in "This Means War."
Pine plays CIA operative FDR and Tom Hardy plays his CIA counterpart, Tuck, in this movie that is more of a bromance than anything else. The two buddies become quick enemies as they fight for the heart of Witherspoon, who plays the role of Lauren Scott. Using all the latest spy equipment at their disposal they do what they can to sabotage the other's chances. That, in a nutshell, is the movie.
Witherspoon, an Oscar-winning actress, doesn't do much for her career in this film. In fact, it may just hurt it to some extent. Pine and Hardy play an unlikely duo as buddies on this mindless mission of love that may self-destruct in three, two….
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I'm not going to sugarcoat this, folks. Its not funny and there is very little romance. So much for it being a romantic comedy, right? The flick-o-meter gives "This Means War" a two out of five. The only reason it gets that high of a mark is because of the star power of Witherspoon, Pine and Hardy. There are a few cameos from some other stars but really, it doesn't matter. Its not the fault of the actors; I think most of the blame has to be shouldered by McG, the director. He's taken the Charlie's Angles action he is known for and attempted to make a romantic comedy. McG, your mission has failed.
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"This Means War" plays at AMC Parkway Pointe 15 at 10:35 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:50 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8:20 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.
After the movie head to Atkins Park Tavern for its Mardi Gras Oyster Festival that runs through Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21. Atkins has trucked in more than 10,000 oysters for the festival and prepared them fried, raw, Rockefeeler and New Orleans style. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday can be purchased online. There is no price for admission Monday and Tuesday.
