Mr Right

Action/violent romantic comedies are nothing new, particularly when they involve professional killers/gangsters/spies. For every great one (Grosse Pointe Blank), there are numerous bad ones (Killers, Knight & Day, Gigli). Where will the newest entry, Mr Right, fit into this specific subgenre.

The film follows Martha (Anna Kendrick), a woman that's lost direction after recently being cheated on, who meets the seemingly perfect guy (Sam Rockwell), who is really a quirky professional hitman that kills his contractors instead of his targets.

Unsurprisingly, the film brings limited freshness to the genre. Not only do the characters lack depth, the story is muddled, predictable and thin — recycling from better films. However, the film partially makes up for this in its entertaining popcorn focus, never taking itself seriously. This is helped by snappy dialogue from Max Landis (son of filmmaker John Landis and writer of Chronicle, American Ultra), goofy action and the cast having their tongues pushed firmly in their cheek.

Of the cast, it's Sam Rockwell who shines most in a role tailored for his endless charisma, comedic timing and amazing dance moves (fantastically incorporated into his fighting style). Anna Kendrick also relishes in her live-wire role. While undeserved, Tim Roth works well in another multi-accented role and RZA is a fun cameo.

Mr Right may be recycled and forgettable, but it's a fun ride.