.......... A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Paul Feig
Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law
Storyline
Susan Cooper is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency's most dangerous missions. But when her partner falls off the grid and another top agent is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global crisis.
Spy Movie Reviews ...
"Entertaining movie with an outstanding supporting cast"
I haven't seen many of Melissa McCarthy's recent movies because I found the couple I had seen to be disappointing. They were comedies, she was in them, they seemed to have the same plot (overweight, unattractive woman surprises everyone by her chutzpah, etc.).
I did enjoy this movie, the first new light comedy I'd seen in a long time. (I mostly watch older movies.)
I felt Miss McCarthy's role could have been played by any competent actress, most of her scenes involved action which were done by stunt people, so it didn't matter that it was her. Again, this was a case of trying to cash in on her popularity as an overweight comedienne. (She has lost weight recently and looks very nice; wonder how that will affect her career?)
She played the Sookie St. James character so well on Gilmore Girls, I don't want to give the idea that I dislike her, I don't. I just think she's riding a wave of popularity and I wish she had better material to work with to show her 'stuff.'
BUT having said that, I must say what really sells the movie and holds it up is the supporting cast! Brilliant choice of casting, every actor was great and believable and made the movie entertaining. I looked ever one up on IMDb to learn if I'd seen them previously and to learn or re-learn their names. Jason Statham was gorgeous as always and quite funny throughout. I have heard this might become a franchise and I would certainly watch a second just to see this cast.
My recommendation would be to watch it for pure entertainment and an enjoyable couple of hours!
