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Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Til Schweiger, Chelsea Handler ... see more see more... , John Paul Ruttan , Abigail Spencer , Angela Bassett , Rosemary Harris , George Touliatos , Clint Carleton , Warren Christie , Leela Savasta , Natassia Malthe , Laura Vandervoort , Dominique Bourassa Brownes , Paul Wu , Daren A. Herbert , Kevin O'Grady , Jesse Reid , Viv Leacock , Jenny Slate , Kasey Ryne Mazak , Kevan Ohtsji , Blaine Patry , Aleks Paunovic , Joey Forfellow , Jakob Davies , Patrick Monroe , Elizabeth Weinstein , Ash Lee , Conrad Coates , Lauren Dowe , Lee Razavi , Affion Crockett , Jennifer Kitchen , Lossen Chambers , John Stewart , Jill Teed , Patrick Sabongui , Graeme Goodhall , Alex Pesusich , Che Pritchard , Louise Hradsky , Kirstyn Konig , Tyrell Witherspoon , Richard O'Sullivan , Jen Oleksiuk , Paul Becker , Allan H. Gray , Daruisz Slowick , Mike Dopud , Klodyne Rodney , Mason Brown , Thomas J. Potter , Desiree Zurowski , Fred Henderson , Mamie Laverock , Gretal Montgomery , Michael Papajohn , Arien Boey , Derek Waters , Mike Johnson , Panou

The world's deadliest CIA operatives are inseparable partners and best friends until they fall for the same woman. Having once helped bring down entire enemy nations, they are now employing their inco... read more read more...mparable skills and an endless array of high-tech gadgetry against their greatest nemesis ever - each other. -- (C) Fox

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PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: McG

Release Date: February 14, 2012

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DVD Release Date: May 22, 2012

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  • Deano78
    May 6, 2013
    Deano78
    This was an enjoyable film, good to see that there are a few big budget Action/Rom-Coms being made that have a great balance of action and humour. Similar to True lies, Knight & Day and Date Night so if you liked any of those you'll enjoy this to.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    October 9, 2012
    FiLmCrAzY
    Unsurprisingly enough an average, unfunny comedy.
    Amoungst the Love triangle, there's a pointless understory, undeveloped characters and not enough action to make this movie any more exciting.
  • StarCrossedVoyager
    October 4, 2012
    StarCrossedVoyager
    A fun and cheeky film with some good comedy, but the end is a total sell out. I won't recommend it, purely because the end is so terrible. Neither male characters are desirable by the end which makes me feel this film is pointless.
  • LWOODS04
    August 7, 2012
    LWOODS04
    "It would just be two stars but Tom Hardy is worth the extra half. Now to the movie. It wasn't as funny as I was hoping. The action, when there was some, was pretty good. I enjoyed it more then I did the comedy part. Chris Pine makes it easy to love him in this movie with that sm... read moreart-ass wit and those gorgeous eyes. Tom Hardy is funny and easy to love as well. Just look and listen to him. I could forever LOL. Anyways, Witherspoon was just OK for me. The guys really outshined her. I would like to see them in a great action flick."
  • itsjustme2004
    July 23, 2012
    itsjustme2004
    I enjoyed this. I do have a soft spot for Reese's movies. I find her very cute, funny, and sweet. Plus, I am a Tom Hardy fan...very much so! On that note, I may be a bit biased, but I found this movie very enjoyable.
  • fb100000883534329
    July 1, 2012
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    Why? Why did anyone think this would have been a good idea? Two spies fall for the same girl and have to duke it out for her heart. First off, NO ONE IN THIS FILM IS LIKEABLE! Each person in the love triangle either lie and or cheat on a person with another person. Chris Pin... read moree is the womanizer dirtbag who just wants to get in Witherspoon's pants and tries to trick us into thinking he has a heart. Witherspoon is a unlikeable character who tries to screw anyone who are willing. And shock shock Tom Hardy is the only person you somewhat like. Hardy, to me, is a great actor and I dont understand why he's doing films like these. I almost think think that the writer wrote the part for Hardy and that was the only reason he was like, "sure, why not." I will say this about the film: If you watch it as a 2 hour music video (which it is) then you might enjoy it............... why is Til Schweiger in this film? 3/10
  • kiriyamakazou
    June 13, 2012
    kiriyamakazou
    You can easily see the initial appeal of this film. With a good mixture of comedy, romance, and action, it seems like the perfect date movie for those couples that subscribe to gender genres. Something for the girls and something for the boys. This Means War has two CIA agents ba... read morettling for the affections of the same woman. It all starts out innocently enough, but when Reese declares a sex "tie breaker" I lost all respect for her. Had the genders been switched, this movie would've had a completely different ending. Pine plays FDR, the womanising cool cat that originally sees this as a sport. Hardy is the sensitive guy with a son and a failed marriage. He has genuine feelings for the girl. They start to spy on Witherspoon, which gives them insights into how their dates went, and Pine learns to be a bit more sensitive whilst Hardy lets loose with his more cavalier side. I really didn't feel much chemistry between Witherspoon and either of the lads, but this may be because Pine and Hardy had such fantastic chemistry. I never once doubted their friendship and feel this should have been the true focus. They did bromance without making us doubt their masculinity. There's also a plot involving Schweiger's evil German coming for revenge after the boys kill his brother in the beginning, but this is just for a quick and convenient action ending that can wrap things up. The comedy is very gentle but does manage a few chuckles. The romance is sweet at times but also ruined by a certain air of creepiness from the boys and bitchiness on Witherspoon's part, and the action is very well handled but also very far apart. For a lot of people the biggest thrill will be seeing who WItherspoon ends up with. Simple and competent but like so many spy comedies, it just needed some balls.
  • allan913
    June 9, 2012
    allan913
    A sexy and stylish action-comedy. It`s swift, smart, outragious and wickedly enjoyable movie thats loaded with explosive action, crisp romance and great humor from start to finish. A perfect blend of a spy-action film mixed with romance and buddy comedy. A wildy hilarious and ext... read morereamly entertaining movie that you cant get enough of. Chris Pine and Tom Hardy are a dream team, they have wickedly good chemistry together and are a charming and awesome action duo. These guys are too much fun to watch, two great stars with lots of heart keep this film going strong. Reese Witherspoon is a delight, she and her two co-stars bring on loveable and fun romantic chemistry. A thrilling, slick, fall-down funny action romp. Director, McG`s best film yet. If you loved films like True Lies and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, This Means War is your tickett to a great time.
  • stuartb1234
    June 5, 2012
    stuartb1234
    Nothing new to see here in this movie, every single scene feels as though it has been ripped off from another movie. Also, Reece Witherspoon is TERRIBLE! She cannot act, has no comic timing and has a head like a skull with skin stretched across it.
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    June 1, 2012
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    It's SPY against SPY.

    Very enjoyable movie! The movie never took itself too seriously, which was refreshing, it had a few heartfelt moments, but nothing too sappy. It stayed on the side of comedy over romance, and wasn't overly predictable. From a guys point of view there was e... read morenough action and comedy to keep me interested. For those looking to take a date or see a movie with a girl, this movie pleases both genders.

    Two CIA agents, Tuck and Frank who are also best friends, have been benched because someone's after them. Tuck is divorced with a son whom he's not close to and Frank is a ladies man. Tuck decides to try and find someone so he places his profile on a dating website. Lauren, a woman also looking for a guy sees tuck's profile and goes with him. She later bumps into Frank and he hits on her and she goes out with him. she's intrigued by both of them. When they learn that they're dating the same girl, they agree to let her choose. But both can't help but use their skills to keep tabs on her and each other. And also sabotage each others dates with her.

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Critic Reviews

Tom Huddleston
February 29, 2012
Tom Huddleston, Time Out

Yet another case of Hollywood execs trying way too hard to give the audience what they think it wants. Full Review

Anthony Lane
February 21, 2012
Anthony Lane, New Yorker

The director is McG, who allows no motion to pass without a musical energy boost. Full Review

Colin Covert
February 17, 2012
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

"This Means War" is the worst McG film yet. And good Lord, that is saying something. Full Review

Peter Rainer
February 17, 2012
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

The best you can say about This Means War is that it would make a good date movie for couples in the witness protection program. Full Review

Laremy Legel
February 17, 2012
Laremy Legel, Film.com

Slides by on the strength of Tom Hardy. Full Review

Richard Roeper
February 17, 2012
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com

And we have our first lock for the Worst of the Year list. Full Review

Linda Barnard
February 17, 2012
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star

Not even cutie-pie Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon can hold our attention for long in this ridiculous, bombastic romance. Full Review

Rene Rodriguez
February 17, 2012
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald

It's a date movie for suckers. Full Review

Wesley Morris
February 17, 2012
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

You can imagine how the ball got rolling on "This Means War.'' You can also imagine how the folks who rolled the ball started to lose their minds. Full Review

Leah Rozen
February 17, 2012
Leah Rozen, The Wrap

In the dictionary, "frothy" is defined as being "light and entertaining but of little substance." This Means War is a totally frothy film. And that's a good thing, at least here. (Sometimes substance ... Full Review

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    • Lauren: You have the emotional intelligence of a fifteen years old boy!
    • Tuck: Sometimes, falling is the best part.
    • Lauren: What do you do when you don't know what to do?
    • Trish: I know he's fat and ridiculous. But his my fat. And my ridiculous. And I like the way that I am with him.
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