Nerds That Geek Movie Review: 'Grosse Pointe Blank'

Written by Scott Edwards

Competing to show that you are the best in any industry is what the die hard’s are always willing to do, even if it means breaking the rules. Trying to be the best at what you do should demonstrate pride in your work, regardless of what your chosen line of work is and it’s something that should be done by everyone. If you are only doing your job halfhearted, people take note and are not willing to take a shot with you for something that might be bigger and better for your future.  

Martin Blank is the best at what he does, even though it is killing people. Not having a problem with this, Martin is trying to clear up the problems in his mind regarding his troubled past with his family and the only girl he ever loved. With an old acquaintance trying to recruit him to a new group of assassins, Martin does not want to join as he enjoys his solo lifestyle. Working with his therapist, he is told to go back home for his high school reunion, even though it will be a process for him to reconnect with his past, it will be good for him.

Getting a contract in the same town, Martin takes a look around town to make sure that nothing has changed. Arriving at his childhood home and finding out that it has been changed to a convenience store, Martin starts to understand that letting the past go might be in his best interest. But when he runs into his high school sweetheart, everything starts to come together as he still has deep feelings for Debi who has turned back to her past for a sense of comfort.

As his past starts to come back into play, Martin runs into some of his old high school friends and finds out that there is more to life than his current occupation. Pairing up with his best friend Paul, Martin is taken around town and forced to come clean about what he has been doing with the last ten years of his life. As Martin starts talking to more and more people around town, he starts to understand how much the memories from his youth really come into play and that he would be happy in changing his current lifestyle. With his current rival coming after him in full force, Martin is forced to fall back into his old ways to survive, but needs to find a way out.

This is one of my favorite movies and if you have not seen it yet, I would highly recommend that you give it a view. With so many twists and turns, this is just a fantastic ride down memory lane if you ever think you missed out on anything in high school. With a great cast that includes John Cusack, Jeremy Piven, Dan Aykroyd, Minnie Driver, Alan Arkin and Hank Azaria, how could you possibly go wrong? With plenty of one liners and witty comedy, this is a great movie that will keep you smiling and quoting for days to come. With an in depth look into the hitman’s past who may or may not be a good guy, even though he gets paid to kill people, this movie leaves you wondering, is he really a hero? Once you watch, you will be able to formulate your own opinion. Happy Viewing!

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