I Spy
When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World Class Boxing Champion Kelly Robinson, on a dangerous top secret espionage mission. Their assignment: using equal parts skill and humor, catch Arnold Gundars, one of the world's most successful arms dealers.
Critics Sentiment
Alex and Kelly bond while hiding in the sewers
Alex hacks Gundars' computer but Kelly triggers the alarm
The film swings from its lowest point during the computer hack bumbling up to its highest point with the genuine sewer bonding scene, a 3.5 point increase that showcases when the buddy chemistry actually worked.
I Spy maintains a consistently mediocre reception throughout its runtime, hovering around the middle of the sentiment scale. Reviewers found moments of genuine chemistry between Murphy and Wilson, particularly in quieter character beats, but criticized the weak plot, forced setup, and identity crisis between comedy and action thriller. The film delivers exactly what most expected but fails to elevate beyond typical buddy comedy mediocrity.
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Eddie Murphy
Kelly Robinson
Owen Wilson
Alexander Scott
Famke Janssen
Rachel
Malcolm McDowell
Gundars
Gary Cole
Carlos
Phill Lewis
Jerry
Viv Leacock
T.J.
Keith Dallas
Lunchbox
Tate Taylor
Lieutenant Percy
Lynda Boyd
Edna
Bill Mondy
McIntyre
Larry Merchant
Vegas Commentator
Sugar Ray Leonard
Vegas Commentator
Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Vegas Ring Announcer
Joe Cortez
Vegas Referee
Steve Albert
Europe Announcer
Bobby Czyz
Europe Announcer
Darren Shahlavi
Cedric Mills
Blake 'The Blade' Lirette
Self
Dana Lee
Zhu Tam
Crew
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