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Created Jun 27, 2009 09:38AM PST • Edited Jun 27, 2009 09:38AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Good 3.0

   This scattered comedy about non-sensical espionage engages a world-class cast that keeps you entertained and chuckling, but as Wick points out – never gets you to a full LOL.

4. Acting

   Very Good 3.5

   Loved Malkovich and his poignant use of dramatic flair and maintaining a straight-face and seriousness all the while you just know it is hard work. Pitt and McDormand make a good pair of plebian gym workers who try to make some money from Malkovich’s memoirs. Clooney is, well, perfect Clooney with his almost juvenile swagger.

5. Male Stars Very Good 3.5

6. Female Stars Very Good 3.5

7. Female Costars Very Good 3.5

8. Male Costars Very Good 3.5

10. Film

    Good 3.0

    I was torn between calling this Ok, but in the end, I did feel the blend of cast, story, and dialog to be very consistently entertaining. I didn’t once think about ejecting the DVD early.

11. Direction Good 3.0

12. Play Good 3.0

13. Music Good 3.0

14. Visuals Good 3.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.0

17. Sex Titillating 2.0

18. Violence Fierce 2.0

19. Rudeness Salty 2.0

21. Reality

    Glib 2.0

22. Circumstantial Glib 2.0

23. Biological Glib 2.0

24. Physical Glib 2.0