Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

Name: Grosse Pointe Blank
Genre: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Romance
Released: 1997-04-11
Duration: 107 min
Cast: John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Alan Arkin

"Even a hit man deserves a second shot."

Movie · 1997 · 1h 47m · Released · Rated R · Action, Comedy, Thriller, Romance

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a movie that mixes action, comedy, thriller, and romance in a way that feels fresh and fun, Grosse Pointe Blank is a great pick. John Cusack plays Martin Blank, a hitman who finds himself in a tricky spot after turning down a fellow assassin’s offer to join a union. Things get even more interesting when he heads to his ten-year high school reunion in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on the advice of his quirky assistant and neurotic psychiatrist. There, he runs into the woman he left at prom, adding a sweet and complicated layer to the story. With a cast that includes Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, and Joan Cusack, the film balances sharp humor with tense moments and a touch of romance. It’s perfect for anyone who likes their thrillers with a side of laughs and heart, and it’s a fun ride that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Synopsis

Hitman Martin Blank becomes a moving target after he rebuffs a fellow assassin's invitation to form a union. On the advice of his quirky assistant and neurotic psychiatrist, Martin begrudgingly heads out to Grosse Pointe, Michigan for his ten-year high school reunion, where he soon comes across the woman he jilted on prom night.