Showtime (film)
2002
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The spy plane shimmers in and out of sight thanks to special effects, while the loyalties of a beautiful spy named Rachel (Famke Janssen) also shimmer in and out of sight, as does the Hispanic accent of the enigmatic spy Carlos . The movie comes to life when Murphy and Wilson are trading one-liners, and then puts itself on hold for spy and ...
Nov 1, 2002 · 15% Tomatometer 134 Reviews 33% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the...
- (134)
- Betty Thomas
- PG-13
- Eddie Murphy
Nov 1, 2002 · I Spy: Directed by Betty Thomas. With Eddie Murphy, Owen Wilson, Famke Janssen, Malcolm McDowell. A professional athlete has to help a U.S. government agent recover a missing jet.
- (53K)
- Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Betty Thomas
- 2002-11-01
I Spy Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens. Bottom line - There are only two reasons to see this film, one-liners between...
However, unlike some that still managed to flop, I Spy for the most part delivers. The story is typical Bond-style spy action: Someone has stolen a top secret invisible plane from the American government and is selling it on the black market, and it's up to our heroes to get it back.
Our review: Parents say ( 1 ): Kids say ( 7 ): This film version of I Spy fails to capture or re-create the coolness of the classic TV series. The show starred Robert Culp and Bill Cosby as smart, laid-back guys who traveled around to exotic and romantic locations saving the world.
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 16% of 134 critics have given the film a positive review; the average rating was 4.1/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Insipid and mirthless, I Spy bears little resemblance to the TV series that inspired it."
