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Plot Summary
Charlie, a legendary undercover DEA agent, has suddenly lost his nerves of steel. Although he's been involved in more drug busts than he cares to remember, his instinct for danger, his cool composure and his iron guts-especially guts-have finally failed him. The post traumatic stress of his latest well-planned sting operation that went awry has shaken him to the core and he is now begging for retirement from his clandestine business. However, Charlie is in too deep and has to fulfill one final complex covert obligation. On the verge of a career-induced mental breakdown, and in complete fear of trigger-happy mafia leader Fulvio nesstra, charlie seeks psychiatric help and finds himself relying on the support of an unstable therapy group, and nurse judy, just to get through his work.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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24%- Reviews Counted: 42
- Fresh: 10
- Rotten: 32
- Average Rating: 4.5/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Rotten: A half hour in and still, the plot, tone, and setting are incomprehensible.
Rotten: The movie is marred by an overreliance on unfunny bathroom gags.
Rotten: Not only is the script incomprehensible, the film wasn't edited or directed -- it was crammed into a Cuisinart.
Rotten: Weird exercise in toilet humor.
Customer Reviews
What a Refreshing Romp!
Whoever designed the marketing for this movie, especially the theatrical previews, must have been trying to kill it. What a shame, as this is one of the funniest, most original comedies we have ever seen. I have to give it five stars, not only for the layers of surprise that made us laugh at every turn, but for the absolutely uncanny acting and directing. These people are priceless. Unless you crave the predictable, the shopworn and the time-honored, you'll give yourself a treat with "Gun Shy".
Unique and Fun!
One of the few movies on the iTunes store I hadn't seen so I decided to check it out! I was laughing from the start, and loving every minute of it! I have to admit I haven't seen such a unique movie in such a long time! Check this movie out if you're bored with all the typical movies out there!
Severely underrated by critics
I remember reading many critics who blew this gem off as an Analyze This rip-off. As far as I'm concerned, that would be complimenting Analyze This. Liam Neeson's character is terribly human, struggling with his fear of dying on the job and the physical consequences of that stress (if discussion of bowel movements grosses you out, watch out). However, he's got Sandra Bullock's character and her eternal optimism, group therapy buddies, a tense friendship with a hitman, and tranquilizers to help! Very good movie, but not for young children who repeat 'new words' incessantly.
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