Who would have thought that the Rock could actually act and not only that, but do comedy as well?
Well, he certainly shines in this movie - and adds a very entertaining and positive dimension to the plot. As does Steven Tyler who actually is making fun of himself being in this movie in the movie...
Chili Palmer is no doubt one of the coolest characters in the movies. He is right up there with Dirty Harry and perhaps even James Bond. He's smart, he's fast, and he has a great sense of humor.
This is one of the movies where you can see that the actors are enjoying being a part of it.
It is also a big bonus to see Uma Thurman and John Travolta dance again, if you enjoyed seeing the vibes between them in Pulp Fiction.
It is also one of the rare movies where the movie is actually better than the original book.
If you enjoyed "Get Shorty" but are afraid the sequel is not going to be good enough, don't sweat. You will enjoy it. And probably wish they'd make a third in this series.