Get Shorty

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Get Shorty is available in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel, and in the UK on MGM Plus Amazon Channel right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 1,223 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. John Travolta leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on MGM Amazon Channel.

There is a reason Get Shorty keeps coming up in conversation. Get Shorty gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent to L.A. To collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a Hollywood producer who specializes in cheesy horror films. When Chili meets Harry's leading lady, the romantic sparks fly. John Travolta and Gene Hackman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1995. The timing in Get Shorty is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Get Shorty is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. John Travolta sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.