One of the best movies of the year and by far the most entertaining.
90
Film.comJohn Hartl
Film.comJohn Hartl
Practically perfect in its unpretentious way, MGM's Get Shorty is the kind of smart, witty, polished entertainment that restores one's faith in the studio system.
The jokes are quick, with clever jibes alternating with double-crosses and the occasional murder, and the streamlined plot unrolls like a colorful ball of twine.
75
San Francisco ChronicleEdward Guthmann
San Francisco ChronicleEdward Guthmann
Get Shorty is exquisitely cast, with droll, well-nuanced performances.
75
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
One of the sharper, funnier, better-cast, better-written movies around right now. But there's something about it that, well, comes up short. [20 October 1995, Friday, p.C]
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
The picture has enough assets to please moviegoers willing to put up with its many four-letter words and the bursts of violence that spring from nowhere at unexpected moments. [27 October 1995, Arts Film, p.12]
60
TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
Get Shorty's assortment of lowlifes and high rollers is a familiar one, but it's still deeply satisfying.