Spies Like Us
Two bumbling government employees think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are actually decoys for nuclear war.
Critics Sentiment
The famous doctor routine during improvised medical procedure
Military commanders reveal twisted plan to allow nuclear war
The film drops significantly from the beloved surgery scene to the conspiracy revelation as reviewers note the third act stalls and the serious themes clash with the comedy
Spies Like Us starts strong with praised comedic set pieces like the exam and surgery scenes, maintaining solid entertainment value through the training and international adventure segments. However, multiple reviewers note the film loses momentum in the third act when the conspiracy plot takes over, creating an uneven blend of serious themes and farce that doesn't click as well as the earlier comedy.
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Chevy Chase
Emmett Fitz-Hume
Dan Aykroyd
Austin Millbarge
Steve Forrest
General Sline
Donna Dixon
Karen Boyer
Bruce Davison
Ruby
Terry Gilliam
Dr. Imhaus
Frank Oz
Test Monitor
Vanessa Angel
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Bernie Casey
Colonel Rhumbus
Charles McKeown
Jerry Hadley
William Prince
Keyes
Bob Hope
Self
Joel Coen
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Sam Raimi
Drive-In Security
Martin Brest
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Tom Hatten
General Miegs
James Daughton
Bob Hodges
Jim Staahl
Bud Schnelker
Bjarne Thomsen
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Sergey Rusakov
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