Grosse Pointe Blank

Right now you can watch Grosse Pointe Blank in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hoopla — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 1,039 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. John Cusack's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Grosse Pointe Blank is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Grosse Pointe Blank from the crowd. Hitman Martin Blank becomes a moving target after he rebuffs a fellow assassin's invitation to form a union. On the advice of his quirky assistant and neurotic psychiatrist, Martin begrudgingly heads out to Grosse Pointe, Michigan for his ten-year high school reunion, where he soon comes across the woman he jilted on prom night. John Cusack and Minnie Driver lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1997. The timing in Grosse Pointe Blank is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Grosse Pointe Blank. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. John Cusack's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.