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‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Amanda Dobbins
November 21, 2023 · Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2007) · Action · 1:41:26
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Most Rewatchable Scene
Amanda DobbinsThe dinner scene where they both know, with the peas and wine, knife placement, and poisoning attempts▶ 43:51
Bill SimmonsMultiple scenes including the bookend murders with dominatrix assassination and poker game killing, the big shootout that ends in consummation, the fuel oil explosion basement scene, and the store shootout with yellow glasses▶ 40:03
Chris RyanThe night that they both go out to kill people and then come back home (the bookend assassination scene)▶ 43:42
What's Aged the Best
Chris RyanAngelina Jolie's character realizing she's wearing fishnets and thigh high boots at the Christmas party because she hasn't changed▶ 51:12
Den of Thieves Benihana Award
Amanda DobbinsDiscusses the hotel location, noting the distressed paint colors but suggests not going outside▶ 51:56
Great Shot Gordo Award
Amanda DobbinsShot of her sliding across the foyer with the gun when it's all at war in the house▶ 52:17
Butch's Girlfriend Award
Amanda DobbinsAgrees the third act is where the problems start, mentions they edited out details about multiple companies trying to kill them▶ 55:50
Bill SimmonsThe third act of this film - once they know each other are spies and team up, it goes on for another 35 minutes and removes the cat and mouse tension▶ 54:55
Chris RyanAgrees the third act has narrative issues, specifically unclear who they're fighting against (SWAT team from what agency?)▶ 55:21
Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Bill SimmonsA sequel to this movie with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as divorced spies contracted to kill each other would be amazing▶ 1:09:03
Chris RyanThe actors are so hot that it's not even relatable and not erotic - like watching two aliens or angels rather than a man and woman▶ 1:08:15
Casting What-Ifs
Amanda DobbinsCate Blanchett — Praised Cate Blanchett as 'one of the great actors living' but noted she was unavailable due to filming The Aviator with Scorsese, for which she won an Oscar▶ 1:11:16
Bill SimmonsNicole Kidman — Discussed various alternate casting possibilities: Brad Pitt and Nicole Kidman were originally cast, then Johnny Depp/Cate Blanchett and Will Smith/Catherine Zeta-Jones were considered. Also mentioned Gwen Stefani got close and Doug Liman wanted Gwyneth Paltrow because they were real exes▶ 1:10:20
Chris RyanAcknowledged the various casting combinations mentioned (Johnny Depp/Cate Blanchett, Will Smith/Catherine Zeta-Jones) but didn't express strong preferences about the what-ifs▶ 1:10:30
Dion Waiters Award
Amanda DobbinsThe I-Team member administering stitches to Angelina Jolie while she's giving directions - 20 seconds of precise work▶ 1:15:26
Bill SimmonsMichelle Monaghan — Michelle Monaghan - one scene where she's got some piercing and being super weird▶ 1:14:50
Apex Mountain
Amanda DobbinsAngelina Jolie — Yes for 21st century celebrity culture; Yes for Angelina Jolie; Agrees Brad Pitt had a great run but notes he continued through Moneyball▶ 1:22:50
Bill SimmonsAdam Brody — Yes for both Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie individually; Yes for Adam Brody (calling it his absolute peak moment with OC season 1); Yes for onset romances in the 21st century though acknowledges Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton was bigger historically▶ 1:22:41
Chris RyanDoug Liman — Yes for 21st century celebrity culture; Yes for Doug Liman; No for assassins/hitmen▶ 1:22:44
Movies Referenced (59)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proof of Life (2000) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 11:00 |
| Moneyball (2011) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:03:52 |
| Carrie (1976) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 37:29 |
| Father of the Bride (1991) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 47:12 |
| Spotlight (2015) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:00:54 |
| The Killer (2023) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 45:55 |
| The Tourist (2010) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:04:46 |
| Charlie's Angels (2000) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:14:58 |
| Couples Retreat (2009) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:07:58 |
| La La Land (2016) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:19:23 |
| Maleficent (2014) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 1:05:12 |
| Taking Lives (2004) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 14:51 |
Directors Referenced (5)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Liman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 29 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Edge of Tomorrow, Swingers | ▶ 6:10 |
| Steven Soderbergh | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 53:36 | |
| David Fincher | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | Se7en, Gone Girl, Zodiac | ▶ 45:42 |
| Clint Eastwood | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, Unforgiven | ▶ 54:27 |
| Martin Scorsese | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Amanda Dobbins | Taxi Driver, Killers of the Flower Moon, Mean Streets | ▶ 1:11:20 |
Actors Referenced (93)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelina Jolie | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 51 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, Chris Ryan | Maleficent, Changeling | ▶ 2:53 |
| Brad Pitt | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 43 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, Chris Ryan | Fight Club, 12 Monkeys, Mr. & Mrs. Smith | ▶ 2:52 |
| Jennifer Aniston | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 26 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | We're the Millers | ▶ 4:52 |
| Vince Vaughn | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 17 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Amanda Dobbins | Wedding Crashers, Couples Retreat | ▶ 49:23 |
| Adam Brody | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Amanda Dobbins | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | ▶ 48:16 |
| Meg Ryan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, Chris Ryan | When Harry Met Sally..., Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail | ▶ 11:10 |
| Johnny Depp | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 1:04:51 | |
| Olivia Rodrigo | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 32:30 | |
| Carrie Fisher | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi | ▶ 37:29 |
| Daniel Sea | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 20:32 | |
| Dave Chappelle | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons | A Star Is Born | ▶ 1:21 |
| Keith David | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Chris Ryan, Amanda Dobbins | They Live, Armageddon | ▶ 56:02 |
Writers Referenced (7)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Holland | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Child's Play | ▶ 1:17:15 |
| Simon Kinberg | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | The Martian | ▶ 33:27 |
| Jon Favreau | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Chef, Iron Man, Swingers | ▶ 58:09 |
| Akiva Goldsman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | A Beautiful Mind | ▶ 1:20:51 |
| Andy Greenwald | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 2:08 | |
| Chris Weitz | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | About a Boy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith | ▶ 1:14:23 |
| Roger Ebert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 33:31 |
Cinematographers Referenced (3)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atle Holtan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 11:29 | |
| Daniel Pearl | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | National Treasure | ▶ 1:00:04 |
| Teresa Alvis | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Amanda Dobbins | Crank | ▶ 1:18:48 |