Comedy,Thriller,Crime
United States of America
"The Whole Ten Yards" is a 2004 American comedy thriller directed by Howard Deutch and starring Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, Kevin Pollak, and Natasha Henstridge. The film is a sequel to the 2000 film "The Whole Nine Yards."
The story begins with Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski (Bruce Willis) living a domesticated life with his wife, Jill (Amanda Peet), in Los Angeles. Jimmy has given up his criminal activities and has turned into a neat freak, while Jill is still trying to become a successful hitwoman. One day, the couple is visited by their former neighbor and Jimmy's old partner in crime, Oz (Matthew Perry), who is in desperate need of their help. Oz reveals that his estranged wife, Cynthia (Natasha Henstridge), has been kidnapped by a Hungarian mobster named Lazlo Gogolak (Kevin Pollak) and is being held for ransom. Oz needs Jimmy and Jill's help to rescue Cynthia and get her back safely.
Despite Jimmy's reluctance to get involved in criminal activities again, Jill convinces him to help Oz. The trio travels to Hungary, where they must navigate the shady world of organized crime to find Lazlo and rescue Cynthia. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including Lazlo's henchman, a competing crime boss, and a group of Russian gangsters.
As they get closer to rescuing Cynthia, they also uncover a conspiracy involving Lazlo and a group of corrupt politicians. In the end, Jimmy and Jill use their criminal skills to take down Lazlo and his associates and rescue Cynthia. The group returns to LA, where Jimmy and Jill resume their quiet life and Oz reconciles with his wife.
"The Whole Ten Yards" is a fast-paced and entertaining movie that offers plenty of laughs and action. The chemistry between the lead actors is excellent, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the audience engaged. Overall, it's a fun and enjoyable sequel that is sure to please fans of the original film.
