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Get Shorty (1995)

Rate: 6
Viewed: 8/03, 10/13, 6/23

Shorty
10/13: In Get Shorty, John Travolta radiates an amazing amount of energy as he gives a flawless performance as Chili Palmer.

Everybody else isn't bad, but really, it's been all John Travolta. Without him, the film wouldn't have worked. I must mention the wonderful supporting performance by Danny DeVito. It's quite good. As much as I like Dennis Farina, his face looks like a mess. Although I don't know why, Get Shorty is hilarious. Perhaps it's either the writing or the plot.

All in all, John Travolta is still the King of Cool.

6/23: Get Shorty is now dated, but John Travolta is perfect as Chili Palmer.

The story isn't interesting this time around although I like the cast. Having Danny DeVito on board helps, too. He's funny as a famous actor pretending to be a famous actor. The rumor is his character was based on Dustin Hoffman. Now, I can see Danny as Napoleon Bonaparte. Wrapping up everything at the end, the only subplot that wasn't resolved is the Escobar dilemma, especially when it comes to the search of his nephew Yayo.

All in all, the only reason to see Get Shorty is John Travolta.