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Gun Shy

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27% Tomatometer 45 Reviews 36% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Legendary undercover DEA agent Charlie Mayough (Liam Neeson) has suddenly lost his nerves of steel. On the verge of a career-induced mental breakdown, and in complete fear of trigger-happy Mafia leader Fulvio Nesstra (Oliver Platt), Charlie seeks psychiatric help and finds himself relying on the support of an unstable therapy group and nurse Judy (Sandra Bullock) just to get through his work.
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A dark comedy of the low brow nature -- filled with fart and gay jokes. Even Liam Neeson and Sandra Bullock cannot save this failure.

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Michael Atkinson Village Voice 01/01/2000
It's the casting of Liam Neeson as the nervous breakdown that turns the movie to asphalt Go to Full Review Eric Harrison Los Angeles Times 01/01/2000
2/5
The movie is marred by an overreliance on unfunny bathroom gags. Go to Full Review Elvis Mitchell New York Times 01/01/2000
4.5/5
The direction is proficient Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Jan 3
6/10
Though it focuses on character development and interactions, with a surprisingly capable script (it’s not often that a lead deals with irritable bowels), expertly delivered by Neeson and Platt, it doesn’t move very quickly. Go to Full Review Tom Meek Cambridge Day 10/22/2020
3/4
Sandra Bullock brings her sassy, bubbly schtick as a costar... Go to Full Review Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review 08/07/2008
1/5
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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Feb 2 Gun Shy is a fun, fast-moving action-comedy that blends mafia drama, undercover work, and lighthearted humor without going too far into parody. It keeps a balanced tone, offering laughs while still delivering enough suspense to stay engaging. Sandra Bullock shines as always, bringing charm, confidence, and natural star power to her role. She elevates every scene she’s in and adds warmth and personality to the story. Liam Neeson also delivers a solid performance, showing a slightly different side of himself compared to his usual action roles. While some elements may feel familiar, he still brings credibility and intensity. The screenplay is entertaining, with playful banter, family dynamics, and clever interactions that keep the film lively. It isn’t perfect and has a few rough patches, but the pacing and direction hold it together well. Overall, Gun Shy is an enjoyable, easy-to-watch movie that delivers solid performances, humor, and action, making it worth checking out for fans See more 11/15/2020 Not sure why this gets such a low score. Original and funny even if it was a little over acted. See more 08/01/2020 Light-hearted fun. A playful romp , filled with oddball characters, if you like quirky I think you'll like this. See more steve d 07/02/2020 It's cast is the only thing going for it. See more 06/20/2014 Entertaining interwoven plots create an interesting result to a sting-operation-gone-sour. Looks like Charlie, Judy, Fulvio & the guys from group therapy are blessed with a chance to make things better. Friendship triumphs over betrayal & deceit. See more 05/18/2014 You'd think a movie with Liam Neeson, Oliver Platt, and Sandra Bullock would be sure to be good, but this film is just more proof that good actors is only one ingredient to making a good film. Story is key and this one just isn't that interesting. There are a few good laughs, but it gets old fast as it continues with the same jokes throughout the film. See more Read all reviews
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Eric Blakeney

Director

Liam Neeson

Charles "Charlie" Mayeaux

Oliver Platt

Fulvio Nesstra

Sandra Bullock

Judy Tipp

José Zúñiga

Fidel Vaillar

Richard Schiff

Elliott

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Gun Shy

Gun Shy (2000) Michael DeLorenzo (left) and Jose Zuniga (right) star as mobsters Estuvio and Fidel Vaillar, respectively, in Hollywood Pictures' dark comedy Gun Shy Sandra Bullock as Judy Tipp in Hollywood Pictures' Gun Shy On the set of Hollywood Pictures' Gun Shy, writer/director Eric Blakeney (center) discusses a scene with two of his stars, Richard Schiff (left) and Liam Neeson (right). Andy Lauer (left) stars as Jason Cane, a frenetic young Wall Street broker dealing in a money laundering scheme with psychotic mobster Fulvio Nesstra (Oliver Platt, right). Mary McCormack (left) stars as Gloria, the tough-as-nails, no-nonsense wife of Fulvio Nesstra (Oliver Platt, right), in Hollywood Pictures' dark comedy Gun Shy Suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, undercover DEA agent Charlie Mayough (Liam Neeson, right) finds relief with Judy Tipp (Sandra Bullock, left). Undercover DEA agent Charlie Mayough (Liam Neeson, right) with with Judy Tipp (Sandra Bullock, left), in Hollywood Pictures' Gun Shy Sandra Bullock as Judy Tipp in Hollywood Pictures' Gun Shy View more photos

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Synopsis Legendary undercover DEA agent Charlie Mayough (Liam Neeson) has suddenly lost his nerves of steel. On the verge of a career-induced mental breakdown, and in complete fear of trigger-happy Mafia leader Fulvio Nesstra (Oliver Platt), Charlie seeks psychiatric help and finds himself relying on the support of an unstable therapy group and nurse Judy (Sandra Bullock) just to get through his work.
Director
Eric Blakeney
Producer
Sandra Bullock
Screenwriter
Eric Blakeney
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Production Co
Fortis Films, Hollywood Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 4, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.6M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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