The Whole Nine Yards Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A dentist whose wife wants him dead finds out his new neighbor is a hitman, leading to a chaotic series of double-crosses, accidental romance, and questionable dental work.

🍿 The Whole Nine Yards: Detailed Plot Synopsis

A Dentist’s Unhappy Life

Nicholas ‘Oz’ Oseransky, a dentist in Montreal, is stuck in a miserable marriage with Sophie, primarily due to financial debts. Sophie is constantly demanding money and clearly dislikes Oz, creating a tense and unhappy home life.

The New Neighbor: Jimmy the Tulip

Oz discovers that his new neighbor is Jimmy ‘The Tulip’ Tudeski, a notorious hitman from Chicago. This revelation throws Oz’s already chaotic life into complete disarray, as Jimmy’s past catches up with him and those around him. Oz’s life takes an unexpected turn when Sophie pushes him to exploit this situation.

Chicago and Double-Crosses

Sophie convinces Oz to travel to Chicago to inform the mob boss, Janni Gogolak, about Jimmy’s location, hoping to cash in on the reward. In Chicago, Oz gets entangled with Jimmy’s estranged wife, Cynthia, and finds himself in a web of double-crosses and dangerous alliances.

Alliances and Ambush

Back in Montreal, Oz learns that Jimmy and Frankie (Janni’s enforcer) are working together to ambush Janni’s men. Oz tries to protect Cynthia, leading to a confrontation with everyone converging at his house. Sophie’s attempt to hire a hitman to kill Oz adds further chaos to the already complex situation.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Jimmy Tudeski (Bruce Willis): A former mob hitman hiding in the suburbs, trying to escape his past but drawn back into violence and schemes.
• Oz Oseransky (Matthew Perry): A hapless dentist whose life is thrown into chaos when a notorious hitman becomes his neighbor.
• Sophie (Rosanna Arquette): Oz’s manipulative and greedy wife who plots to profit from Jimmy’s presence.
• Jill (Amanda Peet): Oz’s quirky and aspiring hitwoman receptionist with hidden depths and surprising skills.
• Cynthia (Natasha Henstridge): Jimmy’s estranged wife who is caught between Jimmy, Oz, and others who want her dead.
• Frankie Figs (Michael Clarke Duncan): A large and imposing hitman who is Jimmy’s loyal friend and accomplice.
• Janni Gogolak (Kevin Pollak): A vengeful mob boss seeking to eliminate Jimmy and reclaim what he believes is his.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Jimmy: “It’s not important how many people I’ve killed. What’s important is how I get along with the people who are still alive.” – Jimmy explains his philosophy to Oz, showcasing his pragmatic approach to life despite his profession.
• Sophie: “You are so whipped, Oz!” – Sophie constantly berates Oz, highlighting his meekness and her manipulative nature.
• Jill: “I wanna be a hitter!” – Jill expresses her desire to become a contract killer, revealing her fascination with the profession.
• Oz: “I slept with his wife! What was I supposed to do, not?” – Oz desperately explains his predicament after sleeping with Cynthia.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $41.3M
• Domestic Gross: $57.2M
• Worldwide Gross: $106.3M

💥 The Whole Nine Yards Reviews

Personal Review

I remember watching this movie as a kid and finding it hilarious! Bruce Willis plays the cool hitman perfectly, and Matthew Perry’s comedic timing is spot-on. Amanda Peet stole every scene she was in. The plot is ridiculous, but that’s part of the charm. Seeing the dentist get mixed up in all the craziness and the double-crosses was great. I especially loved the ending with the surprise romance and the wedding at Niagara Falls, it was ridiculous but so satisfying.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of dark comedies”
  • “Viewers who enjoy crime capers with comedic elements”
  • “Fans of Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Violence and crime themes”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Some suggestive content and nudity”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “While the cast has undeniable chemistry and delivers some genuinely funny moments, ‘The Whole Nine Yards’ ultimately suffers from a convoluted plot and inconsistent tone, leaving the audience unsure whether to laugh or cringe.
• Metacritic: “A middling crime-comedy that doesn’t quite hit the mark. While the performances are energetic, the script lacks originality and the humor often feels forced, resulting in a forgettable cinematic experience.
• IMDB: “An effective screwball comedy. At first the actors seem to be each in a parallel movie, with Matthew Perry doing physical slapstick comedy, Bruce Willis deadly serious, Rosanna Arquette just nasty, Amanda Peet being her ‘Jack and Jill’ character (one of my TV guilty pleasures) and Natasha being like a super-model.

Audience Reactions

Amanda Peet’s quirky performance as the wannabe hitwoman stole the show.: Most viewers praised the cast’s chemistry and comedic timing, particularly Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry’s contrasting styles.

Michael Clarke Duncan was great too bless his heart, I miss him! I’ve seen this and it’s predecessor multiple times, excellent stories and characters.: Many enjoyed the movie because it was funny and the mix of action crime was amusing.

Overall Consensus: A mixed bag of dark humor and slapstick, ‘The Whole Nine Yards’ relies heavily on its cast’s charisma to entertain, but ultimately falls short of being a truly memorable comedy.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Bruce Willis’s daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis, make a cameo as the three kids who run between Jimmy and Oz when they are standing next to the flower cart.”
• “Director Jonathan Lynn previously directed ‘My Cousin Vinny,’ another comedy with crime elements.”

🖥️ How to Watch The Whole Nine Yards?

Currently, “The Whole Nine Yards” is available for purchase or rental on various platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Availability may vary depending on your region. Check your preferred streaming service or online retailer for current options and pricing.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed The Whole Nine Yards, you might like these similar films:

• Analyze This (1999): Similar premise of a regular guy getting entangled with a mobster, with comedic results.
• Grosse Pointe Blank (1997): A hitman trying to reconcile his professional life with his personal life, blending dark comedy with action.
• The In-Laws (1979): Classic comedy about an ordinary man pulled into a world of international intrigue by his future in-law.
• Date Night (2010): A married couple’s routine date night turns into a case of mistaken identity and they find themselves on the run from criminals.
• In Bruges (2008): Darkly comedic crime film with hitmen reflecting on their violent lives in an unexpected setting.

🛒 The Whole Nine Yards Related Products

• The Whole Nine Yards [Blu-ray]: Own the film in high definition with this Blu-ray edition, featuring behind-the-scenes content and commentary. Experience the film’s comedic moments with improved visual and audio quality.
• The Art of the Hitman: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘The Whole Nine Yards’: This ebook includes stories about the creation of the movie, including how Jonathan Lynn and others wrote the script for the film
• Jimmy ‘The Tulip’ Tudeski Bobblehead: A limited-edition bobblehead featuring Bruce Willis as the iconic hitman, ‘Jimmy The Tulip’ Tudeski. A humorous tribute to the film’s memorable character.
• Hitman Inspired T-Shirt – ‘Everybody Dies, Oz’: Show off your love for the film with this stylish t-shirt featuring a memorable quote and iconic design inspired by ‘The Whole Nine Yards’. Available in various sizes.

🎧 Soundtrack

The Whole Nine Yards features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Mon Paradis” – performed by Meredith Marshall
• “They All Laughed” – performed by Ella Fitzgerald (sampled in the end credits)

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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