To say that this is an offbeat movie is an understatement. The film centers around Martin Blank, played by John Cusack, who left Grosse Pointe High School two weeks before graduation and became a hit man. Ten years later, he receives a request for a hit in his old town at the same time as his 10 year high school reunion. And that's just scratching the surface of the strange plot. But, by some strange chance, it works, largely due to the wonderful performances, particularly by Cusack, Minnie Driver as an old flame of Martin's, and Joan Cusack as Martin's assisstant. It also has fantastic writing for the most part. The film is not without its flaws, though. For example, Dan Aykroyd, who I normally adore, plays a rival hit man. He is UNWATCHABLE. Thankfully he is in the film very little. Also, although the dark hit man elements are a strong point of the film, the VERY graphic violence near the end of the movie feels out of place, and brings the movie off its tracks. However, the movie does come together again at the very end and it sums up to be an enjoyable, pretty funny movie that I wouldn't have a problem watching again.
Grosse Pointe Blank - 7.5/10
