Review of The Big Hit (1998) by Brian M — 20 Sep 2008
Melvin: The truth is, I can't handle the idea of her not liking me. I can't handle the idea of ANYBODY not liking me.
Cisco: Hey Melvin, the hundred or so people you've killed in the last five years, more than likely have families that don't think too highly of you.
I Always have fun watching this movie, a hit-man comedy that is self-aware, never taking itself seriously, and full of some cool action.
Mark Wahlberg is a "nice" hitman, who just wants everyone to be copacetic. He has money problems due to his fiance and his bloodsucking girlfriend. Other subplots involving the discovery of masturbation, acceptance of different religions, and kidnapping, what a joy.
The action scenes go back and forth between very cool and ridiculously over the top. More random humor to follow as well (all signs point to the tracebuster-buster).
Cisco: Well ain't that a bitch... All I wanted to do was to sail my boat, man, you know? Navigate by the stars, see dolphins race alongside, you know, maybe even kill a few of them.
The cast also includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Avery Brooks, and Elliot Gould, further fueliing the absurdity.
Paris: What would you do to someone, who was fucking with you in your own house?
Cisco: I'd bust some caps!
My absolute favorite Guilty Pleasure movie, even more so than Starship Troopers.
Melvin Smiley: Technically, you can call me a hitman.
Keiko Nishi: Really? A hitman? Does that pay well?
Melvin Smiley: Oh of course. I make a killing.
This review of The Big Hit (1998) was written by Brian M on 20 Sep 2008.
The Big Hit has generally received mixed reviews.
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