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== Pistols == | |||
==Colt Python== | ===Colt Python=== | ||
Celine Naville ([[Cameron Diaz]]) uses a nickel plated [[Colt Python]] with a 4" inch barrel and pearl grips to shoot an apple off of the head of her butler, Mayhew ([[Ian McNeice]]). She later uses it to try to shoot another apple off of Elliot's ([[Stanley Tucci]]) (if she succeeds, she'll marry him). However, she ends up wounding him in the head. | Celine Naville ([[Cameron Diaz]]) uses a nickel plated [[Colt Python]] with a 4" inch barrel and pearl grips to shoot an apple off of the head of her butler, Mayhew ([[Ian McNeice]]). She later uses it to try to shoot another apple off of Elliot's ([[Stanley Tucci]]) (if she succeeds, she'll marry him). However, she ends up wounding him in the head. | ||
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[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_02.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine takes aim at the apple on Elliott's ([[Stanley Tucci]]) head.]] | [[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_02.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine takes aim at the apple on Elliott's ([[Stanley Tucci]]) head.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 66== | ===Smith & Wesson Model 66=== | ||
Robert Lewis ([[Ewan McGregor]]) takes a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]] off of one of Mr. Naville's ([[Ian Holm]]) security guards. He uses it for most of the film until it is taken by O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]). Celine also uses it in some scenes. This model is fitted with hardwood grips. | Robert Lewis ([[Ewan McGregor]]) takes a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66]] off of one of Mr. Naville's ([[Ian Holm]]) security guards. He uses it for most of the film until it is taken by O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]). Celine also uses it in some scenes. This model is fitted with hardwood grips. | ||
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[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_10.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine ([[Cameron Diaz]]) uses the Model 64 to "borrow" the helpful drivers' truck.]] | [[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_10.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine ([[Cameron Diaz]]) uses the Model 64 to "borrow" the helpful drivers' truck.]] | ||
==Beretta 92== | ===Beretta 92=== | ||
The security guards approaching Robert and Celine in the garage of Naville's building carry [[Beretta 92 pistol series|Beretta 92]] automatics. | The security guards approaching Robert and Celine in the garage of Naville's building carry [[Beretta 92 pistol series|Beretta 92]] automatics. | ||
[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_06.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Security guards approach Robert and Celine's car.]] | [[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_06.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Security guards approach Robert and Celine's car.]] | ||
= | ===Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub=== | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub== | |||
O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66|Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub]] with rubber grips as her sidearm. It is later taken by Robert, who uses it to hold Jackson & O'Reilly at gunpoint. | O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 66|Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub]] with rubber grips as her sidearm. It is later taken by Robert, who uses it to hold Jackson & O'Reilly at gunpoint. | ||
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[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_19.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Robert ([[Ewan McGregor]]) holds O'Reilly's Model 66 on her and Jackson.]] | [[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_19.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Robert ([[Ewan McGregor]]) holds O'Reilly's Model 66 on her and Jackson.]] | ||
==Beretta Inox== | ===Beretta Inox=== | ||
Jackson ([[Delroy Lindo]]) keeps a [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92FS Inox|Beretta Inox]] as his sidearm. It's later taken by Celine after she knocks him out with a shovel. She later uses it to rob a bank, threatening a girl and Robert with it. | Jackson ([[Delroy Lindo]]) keeps a [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92FS Inox|Beretta Inox]] as his sidearm. It's later taken by Celine after she knocks him out with a shovel. She later uses it to rob a bank, threatening a girl and Robert with it. | ||
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[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_16.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine checks the Inox's magazine before the bank robbery.]]. | [[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_16.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Celine checks the Inox's magazine before the bank robbery.]]. | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10HB== | ===Smith & Wesson Model 10HB=== | ||
A bank security guard uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10HB]] to shoot Robert in the thigh. | A bank security guard uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10HB]] to shoot Robert in the thigh. | ||
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[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_17.jpg|thumb|none|650px|The bank security guard draws his [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10HB]].]]. | [[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_17.jpg|thumb|none|650px|The bank security guard draws his [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10HB]].]]. | ||
==Walther P38== | ===Walther P38=== | ||
Mayhew ([[Ian McNeice]]) keeps a [[Walther P38]] as his sidearm. | Mayhew ([[Ian McNeice]]) keeps a [[Walther P38]] as his sidearm. | ||
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[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_21.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Mayhew holds his Walther at rest.]] | [[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_21.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Mayhew holds his Walther at rest.]] | ||
==Single Action Army== | ===Single Action Army=== | ||
Celine uses a [[Single Action Army]] at the end of the film, loaned to her by Tod Johnson ([[Maury Chaykin]]). | Celine uses a [[Single Action Army]] at the end of the film, loaned to her by Tod Johnson ([[Maury Chaykin]]). | ||
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[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_24.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Close-up of the revolver.]] | [[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_24.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Close-up of the revolver.]] | ||
== Rifles == | |||
===Winchester Model 1873=== | |||
Todd ([[Maury Chaykin]]) has a [[Winchester Model 1873]] rifle slung over his shoulder when he visits Robert and Celine at the cabin. | |||
[[Image:Winchester1873.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Cal.]] | |||
[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_07.jpg|thumb|none|650px|Todd ([[Maury Chaykin]]) with the Winchester over his shoulder.]] | |||
===Heckler & Koch G3SG/1=== | |||
O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]) uses a [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch G3SG/1|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1]] with wooden furniture to open fire at Robert during the bogus ransom exchange. | |||
[[Image:H&KSG1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_08.jpg|thumb|none|650px|O'Reilly ([[Holly Hunter]]) fires the [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch G3SG/1|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1]].]] | |||
[[Image:LifeLessOrdinary_09.jpg|thumb|none|650px|O'Reilly looks up from the G3SG. According to the screenplay, this footage was used for a scene in which O'Reilly practices by shooting a row of pumpkins; later, when Robert goes to the bogus ransom exchange, shots rake the car in the same fashion as the pumpkins, though O'Reilly is never seen. The two scenes were combined for the theatrical cut.]] | |||
== Other == | == Other == | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 2 October 2013
A Life Less Ordinary is a 1997 romantic comedy directed by Danny Boyle (Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), featuring a pair of angels (Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo) tasked with ensuring that recently-fired janitor Robert (Ewan McGregor) and rich heiress Celine (Cameron Diaz) fall in love.
The following firearms can be seen in the 1997 film A Life Less Ordinary
Pistols
Colt Python
Celine Naville (Cameron Diaz) uses a nickel plated Colt Python with a 4" inch barrel and pearl grips to shoot an apple off of the head of her butler, Mayhew (Ian McNeice). She later uses it to try to shoot another apple off of Elliot's (Stanley Tucci) (if she succeeds, she'll marry him). However, she ends up wounding him in the head.
Smith & Wesson Model 66
Robert Lewis (Ewan McGregor) takes a Smith & Wesson Model 66 off of one of Mr. Naville's (Ian Holm) security guards. He uses it for most of the film until it is taken by O'Reilly (Holly Hunter). Celine also uses it in some scenes. This model is fitted with hardwood grips.
Beretta 92
The security guards approaching Robert and Celine in the garage of Naville's building carry Beretta 92 automatics.
Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub
O'Reilly (Holly Hunter) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub with rubber grips as her sidearm. It is later taken by Robert, who uses it to hold Jackson & O'Reilly at gunpoint.
Beretta Inox
Jackson (Delroy Lindo) keeps a Beretta Inox as his sidearm. It's later taken by Celine after she knocks him out with a shovel. She later uses it to rob a bank, threatening a girl and Robert with it.
Celine also holds the Inox behind her back on the theatrical release poster.
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Smith & Wesson Model 10HB
A bank security guard uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10HB to shoot Robert in the thigh.
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Walther P38
Mayhew (Ian McNeice) keeps a Walther P38 as his sidearm.
Single Action Army
Celine uses a Single Action Army at the end of the film, loaned to her by Tod Johnson (Maury Chaykin).
Rifles
Winchester Model 1873
Todd (Maury Chaykin) has a Winchester Model 1873 rifle slung over his shoulder when he visits Robert and Celine at the cabin.
Heckler & Koch G3SG/1
O'Reilly (Holly Hunter) uses a Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 with wooden furniture to open fire at Robert during the bogus ransom exchange.
Other
During the claymation sequence at the end, O'Reilly and Celine both display fictional firearms.
