# Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

> A world-weary professional killer returns to his suburban reunion and finds conscience, old love, and several lethal complications waiting for him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4624

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Romance
- Director: George Armitage
- Cast: John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Alan Arkin, Hank Azaria, Jeremy Piven, Mitchell Ryan
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119229/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, sardonic, irreverent, cult movie night, date night

## Synopsis

A hitman grapples with his conscience while attending a high school reunion, leading to unexpected chaos and romance.

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