This Means War

This Means War has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 3,633 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Reese Witherspoon is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, This Means War is worth clearing space for. This Means War gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman. The chemistry Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2012. What keeps This Means War from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

This Means War is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Reese Witherspoon 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.