Get Smart

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: June 20, 2008

DVD Release Date: November 4, 2008

Plot 411: Maxwell Smart, Agent 86, is an intelligence analyst who is suddenly promoted to a field agent and partnered with the experienced Agent 99.

Review: I enjoyed this film for what it was worth, but it didn't blow me away. There were some good lines and a couple of laughs, but this is in no way one of the best comedies of the year. Steve Carell plays the bumbling Agent 86, who doesn't seem to be much different than the Andy Stitzer of The 40-Year-Old Virgin fame. He's still the same awkward, stumbling person but this time he's a government agent. Anne Hathaway plays Agent 99 and is pretty good in this action/comedy role. I wouldn't say this is her forte, but it's a nice change of pace for her. I think it's good for her to diversify her films. This film reminded me of the Naked Gun films, so if you like those, you'll definitely enjoy this one.

Watch It: If every Carrell film is a must-see for you.

Skip It: If you're really looking for a good spy comedy. The Austin Powers films are definitely my recommendation.

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