Here's a review I never posted. Now this is out on DVD,etc. Enjoy
CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is the brains behind Bradley Fine (Jude Law). She’s in his ear as he covers the globe in daring spy adventures. Unfortunately, Fine’s been killed (??) by Bulgarian arms dealer (Rose Byrne) and it’s time for Susan to get out in the field and track her. No one knows Susan, so she’s the best CIA option. From the James Bond-like opening credits of Spy to the closing credits, this movie is a hilarious romp. It’s a hoot.
CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is the brains behind Bradley Fine (Jude Law). She’s in his ear as he covers the globe in daring spy adventures. Unfortunately, Fine’s been killed (??) by Bulgarian arms dealer (Rose Byrne) and it’s time for Susan to get out in the field and track her. No one knows Susan, so she’s the best CIA option. From the James Bond-like opening credits of Spy to the closing credits, this movie is a hilarious romp. It’s a hoot.
McCarthy is funny physically and verbally. She’s believable
as a spy who’s making it up as she goes along and ends up “befriending” Rayna
while saving her life. Byrne’s Rayna is over the top funny with a ridiculous
hair-do and accent. As they criss-cross Europe together pulling together funds
and making contacts, the laughs (and bodies) pile up. Who’s on to whom? What
crazy scheme will Cooper pull now? She has her CIA boss, Allison Janney at
wit’s end with assorted shenanigans. Meanwhile, Cooper’s British co-worker
joins her and she’s hilarious. Jason Statham has gone CIA rogue and he’s a help
and hindrance in the plot twists.
I can’t explain more. I liked Spy a lot for
its silliness and for Melissa McCarthy’s performance. She carried this flick
and is worthy of good comedic scripts. Get your passport stamped and your
stomach ready for belly laughs.
