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While viewing a multi-pack of action DVD's I stumbled across what appears to be a little known film that I certainly had not heard of before. The only actor immediately recognizable is Dean Stockwell who has only a small and rather featureless part as Mayor Bill Klinger. Despite this I found the scenery and acting well above average for what was ostensibly a low budget production. Panoramic views of the sweeping forestry were well executed and while the special effects were not up to blockbuster standard they were adequate and in no way detracted from the experience. The plot revolves around new Rural Fire Chief Darcy Hamilton played by the incredibly sexy Janet Gunn. The move brings tension between Darcy, her daughter, the mayor and the local firefighters. All the while a random arsonist is making life difficult. The story itself is sound with some believable action heating things up. Overall I found the movie absorbing with above average acting and reasonably strong plot lines.

Three to Tango is one of the funniest mainstream Hollywood films I've seen. I don't know if I have a warped sense of humour, (my flat-mate didn't laugh as much as I did) or whether I just have a soft spot for Matthew Perry, but I laughed the whole way through this movie. I normally don't find typical Hollywood "comedies" funny. The general theme of the humour in typical "comedies" is either sexually orientated or is making fun of a 'less fortunate' (geeky, ugly, etc) character. Three to Tango is good clean fun. A great movie to rent and watch on a Sunday afternoon.