Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Grosse Pointe Blank
1997
**½
Director: George Armitage
Cast: John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, Alan Arkin, Joan Cusack

A hitman goes to his high school reunion where meets his old flame, but how is he going to explain what he does for a living these days. This black comedy has a terrific premise, but it cannot find a balance between jokes and bloodshed. The all-is-forgiven ending is simply awful.