hyped garbage

Absolutely Fantastic

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

This movie is absolutely hilarious and had me in tears. Idk how I have but seen this movie before now!

Whereas 'Get Shorty' focused on a mob debt collector turned motion picture producer, this flamboyant sequel has the former debt collector trying his hand at the music industry after become disillusioned with Hollywood. As a long-awaited sequel (released ten years after the original), 'Be Cool' opened to harsh criticism and mixed reviews, but watched more than ten years further down the track, it stacks up better than one might expect. The dialogue is extremely self-referential with John Travolta's protagonist hilariously lamenting the fact that Hollywood does so many sequels and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler announcing that he doesn't want to be "one of those singers who turns up in movies" for a quick money grab. 'Be Cool' also does a great job quoting much of 'Get Shorty''s iconic dialogue and there is an even amusing billboard for 'Mr. Lovejoy' - the original movie's unmade film-within. Not all of the self-aware elements work with the filmmakers trying a bit too hard to reference 'Pulp Fiction' given the reteaming of Travolta and Uma Thurman; the characters are also goofier this time round, which results in there never being much sense of danger in the air. In general though, the film is mostly good news. Not all of the ensemble cast are in top form (OutKast's André 3000 is especially irksome) but the ones who are in good form simply shine. Dwayne Johnson is particularly noteworthy as a bodyguard who is oblivious to his gay mannerisms and who Travolta keeps managing to disarm by telling him that he has movie star qualities.

Slick gangster music industry comedy has John Travolta as cool as the other side of the pillow (RIP Stuart Scott), returning as "reformed gangster" Chili Palmer from "Get Shorty", moving from producing movies to hoping he can establish a hot young singer (Christina Milian) as the next best thing. He'll have to dangle with her current numbskull agent (a sleazy Harvey Keitel), low level Russian gangsters, and a music producer known for his creative, inventive, and lucrative mixes (Cedric the Entertainer, entertaining as only he can). With Keitel employing a white gangsta wannabe (Vince Vaughn, totally involved in this part, in language and tone, in dress and mannerisms; this is all purposely over-the-top) and a gentle-natured, homosexual movie-star hopeful (The Rock, stealing the film when he's in it; complete with afro and easily bruised ego), he hopes to "influence" Chili into leaving his hot commodity alone. Meanwhile, Cedric demands money owed to him by the music company now owned by widow Uma Thurman, who has become romantically and professionally involved with Chili. This film has as good a comic cast as you could ask for. Even Robert Pastorelli (may he also rest in peace; it would be eye-opening if we just thought about all the great character actors we have lost in just the last ten years) and Debi Mazar (as a cop) show up in supporting parts. But I have to give mad props to André Benjamin, as a rather pathetic thug, employed for an always-embarrassed Cedric who gets annoyed by him all the time, particularly when they need to look badass. André's mishandling of a gun and his awareness in looking the part but failing to do so is comic gold. Cedric's monologue about African-American influence in American pop culture and way of life to a Russian mobster (with two black eyes thanks to Chili!) before shooting him is a definite highlight. Seeing Chili stare down guns pointed in his direction and always being able to avoid violence to his person gives him a major cool the film exploits; Travolta owns this part, and it is all his. The Rock's "Bring it On" monologue to Chili as a type of audition is quite amusing. Vaughn's scene with Pastorelli during a lunch over shooting the wrong man is hilarious as both are sizing each other up, with plenty of tension involved. Not in the same league as "Get Shorty" but not without its treats, "Be Cool" isn't a total loss. I prefer satires on the movie industry but Cedric and André are so much fun that I was plentiful entertained. While rated PG-13, this is as close to an R without being rated one that I can find.

This is a sequel to Get Shorty. Chili Palmer (John Travolta) is tired of the movie business and wants to get into the music business with a new found talent Linda Moon (Christina Milian).Vince Vaughn plays a foolish exaggerated music producer Raji. Everybody seems to be mugging for the camera. Nobody more than Vince is causing all kinds of distractions. At least Dwayne Johnson is likable as the gay bodyguard wannabe actor. There are just too many characters, and everybody is doing something over the top.Everything is gimmicky. Every character is a douche. Even the dance between John Travolta and Uma Thurman is more gimmick than fun. Oh!!! They're dancing like in Pulp Fiction. OMG! Is that supposed to be interesting? Other than John Travolta's likability as Chili and some fun with The Rock, there isn't much to love about this movie. It's so cool that it's cold.