Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

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.

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Cast

• John Cusack as Martin Q. Blank
• Minnie Driver as Debi Newberry
• Dan Aykroyd as Grocer
• Joan Cusack as Marcella
• Alan Arkin as Dr. Oatman
• Hank Azaria as Steven Lardner
• Jeremy Piven as Paul Spericki
• Mitchell Ryan as Mr. Bart Newberry
• Michael Cudlitz as Bob Destepello
• Steve Pink as Terry Rostand

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• Fallen
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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.