Everyone seems to be in place. Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston are good to go in The Bounty Hunter new this weekend at the box office.
It's the story of Milo (Butler) and Nicole (Aniston). They were once married, but now are not. He is a bounty hunter after losing his job as a police officer. She is a hard nosed newspaper reporter who always puts career first. Turns out, she has jumped bail and is on the lamb. And guess who? Milo has to go out and bring her in for five grand in reward money. Toss in a mystery, a few side characters, a fun soundtrack, and The Bounty Hunter is OK.
First off, I really like both of these actors. Butler is really coming on as Hollywood's next big thing. Aniston, is always lovely, funny, and fun to watch when she picks the right projects. Sometimes she gets tangled up in questionable movies, but here? This is alright. The Bounty Hunter is just one of those movies ...that is fun.
They're not reinventing the wheel here. The story is slightly new. But it's a romantic comedy, with the typical formula. Sometimes we just like to go to the movies and see a fun movie. And that's what The Bounty Hunter is. It's just fun. Caution - this is NOT hilarious. You won't be writhing on the ground in the aisle, in pain from deep belly laughter, begging it to stop. But, it's a real nice date movie...a good first date movie too.
Luckily for us, it's a true romantic comedy. Carries a PG-13 rating. The Bounty Hunter doesn't sell out and go raunchy on us. But isn't sugary sweet either. It has a nice edge, and a nice story and some side plots that will keep you interested. And this movie doesn't wear out it's welcome either. It ends on schedule and that's good too. I found this movie real enjoyable, and real easy to watch.
The Bounty Hunter. Do not look for this at the Oscars. But do look for it to be fun, and light. Great Saturday night flick.
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