JUST GETTING STARTED

Cinemavixion Review

Ron Shelton, a director known for blending sports and compelling character dynamics, delivers 'Just Getting Started,' a film that attempts to fuse the worlds of organized crime and golf course rivalries. The premise, featuring Tommy Lee Jones as a former FBI agent and Morgan Freeman as an ex-mob lawyer in witness protection, promises a clash of titans. Their animosity on the greens serves as a comedic backdrop to a more serious threat when the mob comes calling. While the film boasts a stellar cast, including the always reliable Rene Russo, it struggles to balance its comedic aspirations with the darker undertones of its plot. The narrative occasionally meanders, but the chemistry between Jones and Freeman provides a consistent anchor. Shelton's direction, though perhaps not as sharp as in his previous works, still manages to extract moments of genuine humor and tension from the familiar tropes of the genre. It's a film that, despite its critical reception, offers a diverting watch for fans of its leading men.