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"From Paris With Love": Besson delivers action overdrive and comical Americans . . .

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Posted on February 5, 2010 at 16:30:53
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This is a real Saturday afternoon pleaser. Bombastic, larger-than-life CIA Black Ops guy (Travolta) and sedate, wannabe Embassy Aide (Meyers) go on a destructive mission/killing spree across Paris to save the day. Meyers, pulled into the mission with no notice, drives the legendary black-ops'er in what looks to be a cocaine trafficking case that leads to Muslim terrorist funding to attempts on Meyers life then the arriving American delegation.

Fast paced with somewhat tricky plot this film delivers excellent FX, great physical stunts, and an homage to an earlier Travolta role. Nevermind the tasteless American characterization of Travolta as it's all in good fun.

This is mindless enteratainment which is Besson's strong suit. Enjoy.


Share a bowl of grits with someone you love tonight.

Travolta's 2nd wind has come and gone , posted on February 6, 2010 at 15:38:06
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Plus he's looking like a real douche lately with the "chic" chrome dome and facial hair

John's been follicle-challenged since before "Pulp Fiction." nt, posted on February 6, 2010 at 18:06:57
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Critics I read said even Travolta couldn't save this mess...(nt), posted on February 7, 2010 at 14:49:17
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You may not be man enough to enjoy it. *, posted on February 7, 2010 at 19:47:13
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Share a bowl of grits with someone you love tonight.

But I am man enough to rent it on video..., posted on February 7, 2010 at 20:01:02
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...looks like a fun B movie.

Do you see any other kind?

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