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Summary John Travolta is back as Chili Palmer in Be Cool, a sequel to the comedy smash Get Shorty. This time, Chili becomes a different kind of "hit" man -- he abandons the movie industry to bring his wiseguy skills and negotiation tactics to the music business. (MGM)

Be Cool
Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 38 Critic Reviews
37
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 83 User Ratings
8.1
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Summary John Travolta is back as Chili Palmer in Be Cool, a sequel to the comedy smash Get Shorty. This time, Chili becomes a different kind of "hit" man -- he abandons the movie industry to bring his wiseguy skills and negotiation tactics to the music business. (MGM)

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 38 Critic Reviews
37
13% Positive
5 Reviews
47% Mixed
18 Reviews
39% Negative
15 Reviews

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 38 Critic Reviews
37
13% Positive
5 Reviews
47% Mixed
18 Reviews
39% Negative
15 Reviews

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 83 User Ratings
8.1
70% Positive
58 Ratings
23% Mixed
19 Ratings
7% Negative
6 Ratings

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 83 User Ratings
8.1
70% Positive
58 Ratings
23% Mixed
19 Ratings
7% Negative
6 Ratings

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Production Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Jersey Films, Double Feature Films, Wonderworks Films
Release Date Mar 4, 2005
Duration 1 h 58 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Everyone is looking for the next big hit
BET Comedy Awards
4 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
4 Nominations
Golden Schmoes Awards
2 Nominations