Tag Archives: spy

Haywire 3.5/5

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Mark

Rather good action-spy flick, owing more to 24 and Bourne than Bond, but also very, very reminiscent of late 60s and 70s downbeat spy dramas, like The Ipcress File. The music, filming style, and even the clothing evoked this spirit. … Continue reading →

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Johnny English – Family-friendly Bond-spoof with solid laughs and sight gags 3.25/5

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Mark

Johnny English (2003) Likeable, old-fashioned (in a good way) pastiche of James Bond, starring the man with the most expressive face ever, Rowan Atkinson. It’s fun, there’s reasonable laughs all the way through, and there’s even some quite good stuntwork … Continue reading →

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