While on vacation in France with her parents, the recently single Jen (Heigl) meets the perfect man, Spencer Aimes (Kutcher). Spencer is charming, attractive, and nice... and a hit-man on assignment. In between fulfilling his mission, he dates Jen. And then quits his job. After a whirlwind romance, he meets her parents, overprotective dad (Tom Selleck) and alcoholic mom (O'Hara)... and they get married.
Three years later, they are living an idyllic life. They have successful careers and lots of friends, with her parents just a phone call away. But something is not right. Their relationship is stuck in a rutt. Spencer's old boss, (Martin Mull), made contact... and now there is a $20 million bounty on his head. Can Jen accept the truth about her husband before it is too late?
The combination of Katherin Heigl and Ashton Kutcher could be great. Both are big names, consistently in the press, well-known personas... there is potential. Both have the ability to play charming, comic personas. And director, Robert Luketic, made Legally Blonde, which is a great comedy. The supporting cast is populated with talented comedic actors. So why isn't this film better?
It was ok... not as bad as expected, but not great. The story was predictable, with a few little curves. Funny moments here and there but nothing overly memorable. Kutcher is charming, but not completely believable as a hit man... he plays Spencer with a wink, and it works. Heigl meshes well with Jen, creating a character that is completely believable and a tad quirky. Tom Selleck and Catherine O'Hara are great as the odd couple parents. The problem is the story... which has decent moments, but can't maintain a consistent tone. Good to watch at night when you're already tired.
Killers (2010) 93 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for violent action, sexual material and language.
Director: Robert Luketic
Starring: Ashton Kutcher as Spencer Aimes
Katherine Heigl as Jen Kornfeldt
Tom Selleck as Mr. Kornfeldt
Catherine O'Hara as Mrs. Kornfeldt
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