Gun Shy

Five stars for this cleverly made dark comedy about a DEA Agent's last assignment, to catch the players in a drug ring.Liam Neeson plays Charlie, whose last assignment with the DEA went south badly, resulting in his partner being killed and him being literally tied up on a large platter of watermelon, but is rescued before he is executed.The very opening scene of this movie is a kick, with Charlie sitting pants-less on the bathroom floor of an airport, talking to himself and reliving his arguments with his boss and the execution of his partner; complete with a hilarious fantasy of the bad guys doing ballet leaps as they are shot, surrealistic and funny, choreographed along with the tune "Blue Skies For Everyone".Charlie meets a psychiatrist on the airplane, and decides to see him. Dr. Bleckner talks Charlie into joining his group therapy session, where Charlie unloads the stresses of his job, to the astonishment of the group. He also talks Charlie into seeing a gastroenterologist, and prescribes some sedatives for him to take before his big meeting with the drug mob.Charlie teams up with Fidel and Estuvio, two Columbians who are bringing in the drugs, and a meeting is arranged with Fulvio Nesstra (Oliver Platt) and his money man Jason Cane (Andrew Lauer). Fulvio is a frustrated gangster, following along in the family business and trying to please his father-in-law, when what he really wants to do is just be able to grow a good tomato.The meeting is hilarious, with Charlie falling asleep from the drugs while talking with Fulvio, and Fulvio shooting Estuvio in the jewels.Charlie goes to the gastroenterologist and meet nurse Judy Tipp (Sandra Bullock) who tells him that he needs to get his life under control or he will s*** himself to death. This is probably one of the best scenes in the movie, the enema scene done to the tune of "Man's World" while Nurse Tipp chats away. Charlie and Judy strike up a romance, the chattering Judy giving Charlie the new perspective on life that he needed.Charlie is trying to get through this assignment and nail the drug ring, while Fulvio is trying to get through the deal to make a name for himself, and they strike up an unusual friendship.Things go from bad to worse, as Charlie reveals more and more of his job to his counseling group, becomes more involved with Judy, and goes deeper and deeper into the dealings with Fulvio and the columbians.This is a not-to-be-missed movie; it is well cast and well acted, with a fresh and unique storyline not even comparable to Analyze This or the other movie competitors. I would go so far to say that Gun Shy is far superior to the competing movies that pushed it into the video stores so quickly, more full of life and humor even with its black undertone.The surprise twist at the end will leave you laughing for a long time, I didn't even see it coming and it was the perfect top off for this excellent dark comedy. My advice? Go out and buy this movie. Enjoy!

How did I miss this 2009 dark comedy? I happened to be looking for something to watch on instant play and I came across this movie. Being a fan of Liam Neeson, Sandra Bullock, and Oliver Platt I gave it a look. What a riot! This was exciting and funny and I applaud Sandra Bullock for producing it. Liam Neeson plays a DEA agent named Charlie, that faced death once to often, and he becomes gun shy with some health issues. He runs into a lower GI doctor played by Sandra Bullock and things start to change for him as he tries to play it cool for one more deal to bring down a drug cartel.Charlie's meetings with his psychiatrist lead to group sessions. The meetings are great and the comradery will pay off in the long run when the going gets tough. Oliver Platt plays an over-the-top gangster that shoots first and ask questions later. Fortunately he takes a liking to Charlie and they develop a repoire. The story is excellent and there is a great mix of crime drama and comedy. I highly recommend it if you enjoy the offbeat dark comedies. If you enjoyed this be sure to catch The Dream Team, Miss Congeniality, and Lake Placid (Widescreen Edition).CA Luster

Very enjoyable movie which has Liam Neeson as Charlie Mayeaux, a deep cover DEA operative who has suddenly been struck down with ever increasing panic attacks. A near death experience, while witnessing his partner being murdered, has caused a certified psychiatric mental breakdown. Don't even think to ask about watermelons.But regardless of his ever fragile mental state and ensuing physical ailments, which hilariously includes the loss of bowel control, his DEA bosses insist he continue his mission to take out two wannabe drug cartels. One cartel led by the unloved son-in-law of an Italian mob boss. The other, led by the unloved son of a Columbian cocaine king. The former because he's a homicidal nutter, the latter because... well, it's sort of nut-related too. :-DIt's Charlie's job to break their evolving empire. The problem is, without powerful prescription drugs, he's seriously unstable and more likely to take down his drawers to do a Number Two - rather than take down a bunch of bad guys.Let me preface the following by saying Oliver Platt is one of my favorite actors. His role as the other half of this unconventional buddy-buddy flick is insanely funny.Platt portrays Fulvio Nesstra, the mob hitman whose continual self-defeating instinct toward every life situation is to just whack you. And I mean every situation, like what happens to the poor (and innocent) neighbor whom Fulvio believes is stealing his morning paper. Watching his constant and continual efforts to control that instinct is *hilarious*.Despite the fact Fulvio is borderline psychotic, in his defense, I honestly believe you can be "made" to become insane if specific pressures and extreme circumstances force the condition on you. I'm not debating the official psychiatric diagnosis, only as it applies to this funny dark comedic performance delivered by Platt.There's an almost child-like tenderness which shows he has profound regrets becoming the cleaner for the family. And one imagines it's the only life he's ever known; a prisoner of circumstance. Fulvio's tomatoes (shared fruit imagery with Charlie's watermelons) seems to me, Director Blakeney's life altering metaphor for the pair of unlikely friends.Gun shy is pure farce but exceptionally done. I only wish they had worked in a hypnosis gag for Charlie, those usually play well in films of this type. Ah well. :-)

On-time delivery. Video disk in perfect condition ... Played without problem. Super fun and funny movie if you've never seen it.

Enjoy it because certain parts made laugh so hard. Others might not get the same joke Ness.

si tratta di una commedia giallo-rosa, molto carina! Sandra Bullock ha un ruolo marginale, ma sempre perfetta!Il dvd ha anche dei contenuti speciali! È arrivato in ottime condizioni ed in tempi rapidi!

Ahhh! Ça fait différent de voir Liam N. dans un rôle "comique"... Évidemment, il y a de la violence! Bien aimé ce film qui porte sur plusieurs aspects! Non, je ne dirai rien car c'est à vous de les voir... Livraison rapide, merci!

This is one of those goofy movies that is off the main street but it is quite hilarious. Sandra Bullock and Liam Neeson work well together. There are some other familiar faces as well and I could watch this three times in a row it's that good.

Ich mag den Film, die Figuren sind klasse besetzt. Die Typen werden von ihrer "menschlichen Seite" gezeigt und so gewinnt der Zuschauer Einblicke in ihre Persönlichkeit. So ist z. B. der "Mafioso" ein Pingel und schrubbt die Küche blitzblank - eine meiner Lieblingsszenen! Die Handlung wurde in anderen Rezesionen ausführlich beschrieben. Mir gefällt der Film, ich würde die CD wieder kaufen.

Habe den Film schon mit meinen Kindern geschaut und ihn jetzt gekauft, um ihn mit meinen Enkelkindern (15 und 16)zu schauen. Wir hatten viel Spaß an dem Film..