Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 2005 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for violence, sensuality, and language including sexual references Running Time 1 hour 42 minutes Directed by F. Gary Gray Cast John Travolta, Vince Vaughn, Uma Thurman, Cedric the Entertainer, Steven Tyler, Christina Milian, Harvey Keitel, Rock, Danny DeVito, Andre Benjamin, Robert Pastorelli Studio MGM |
BE COOL
Chili Palmer (John Travolta) is back and this
time he's taking on the recording business.
Bored with film making, he is about to dive
headfirst into the music industry. We already
know he's well connected, so he should have
no problem getting his foot in the door. Or will
he?
Fortunately one of his tightest connections is
the sexy widow of a recording executive, Edie
Athens (Uma Thurman). Chili hasn't forgotten
how to combine work with pleasure. Director F.
Gary Gray knowingly guides the film couple
through their interesting relationship. Christina
Milian is outstanding as young diva Linda Moon,
the object of Chili's record-business plans.
Performances by Vince Vaughn and Cedric the
Entertainer add to the movie's appeal.
Noted author Elmore Leonard has another
crime novel in the limelight. Known for his
characterization of underworld, his seedy, and
sometimes comically nefarious, bad guys can
steal the show.
time he's taking on the recording business.
Bored with film making, he is about to dive
headfirst into the music industry. We already
know he's well connected, so he should have
no problem getting his foot in the door. Or will
he?
Fortunately one of his tightest connections is
the sexy widow of a recording executive, Edie
Athens (Uma Thurman). Chili hasn't forgotten
how to combine work with pleasure. Director F.
Gary Gray knowingly guides the film couple
through their interesting relationship. Christina
Milian is outstanding as young diva Linda Moon,
the object of Chili's record-business plans.
Performances by Vince Vaughn and Cedric the
Entertainer add to the movie's appeal.
Noted author Elmore Leonard has another
crime novel in the limelight. Known for his
characterization of underworld, his seedy, and
sometimes comically nefarious, bad guys can
steal the show.
Brenda's comments
As a fan of the quirky, crime tales of Elmore
Leonard, I have to say there is much to like
about the film. The characters are great.
Even the Russian Mafia guys stand out as
minor, but memorable, bad guys. Christina
Milian makes a lovely diva. And, as usual,
Chili is too cool for words, even when
behind the wheel of a hybrid.
As a fan of the quirky, crime tales of Elmore
Leonard, I have to say there is much to like
about the film. The characters are great.
Even the Russian Mafia guys stand out as
minor, but memorable, bad guys. Christina
Milian makes a lovely diva. And, as usual,
Chili is too cool for words, even when
behind the wheel of a hybrid.
Mary's comments
Not anything to rave about, "Be Cool" will
probably satisfy "Get Shorty" fans, and not
many others. A sequel with no new pizzazz
to catch the fancy of the audience, this one
will probably be on home video shelves
quite soon.
Not anything to rave about, "Be Cool" will
probably satisfy "Get Shorty" fans, and not
many others. A sequel with no new pizzazz
to catch the fancy of the audience, this one
will probably be on home video shelves
quite soon.
© 2003 St. Louis Movie Review Weekly. All rights reserved, except where indicated.
All movie titles, pictures, etc...are the property of their respective studios.
All movie titles, pictures, etc...are the property of their respective studios.
ST. LOUIS MOVIE REVIEW WEEKLY
Brenda S. Ladd & Mary K. Morgan
Brenda S. Ladd & Mary K. Morgan
