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.
I don't think Melissa McCarthy could fit in his ear.
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and that's the magic of movies , Al. It's amazing what they can do with CGI - hee hee
DeleteI'm so glad you reviewed this movie! Smarticus has wanted to see it ever since we saw the previews in the theater, but we never made it. Now that it's out on DVD, I've been thinking about buying it for him. And now, thanks to you, I will! Sounds like a real hoot!
ReplyDeleteHave a super weekend! (Second week in a row my Falcons are playing a Texas team... )
good luck to your Falcons. I think you'll get a real kick out of Spy. I could watch it and laugh all over again
DeleteWe saw this one a while back and thought it was really funny. I didn't know anything about it beforehand and was pleasantly surprised at how funny it was.
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