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We've reached a point in cinema where simply telling a story without preaching feels almost radical. Deep Cover earns points for doing just that - it doesn't lecture, it doesn't moralize, it just spins a mildly absurd tale and has fun with it.

The plot revolves around Kat, a failed actress with a flair for melodrama; Marlon, her equally theatrical male counterpart; and Hugh, the mild-mannered tagalong who seems like he wandered in from another movie. The trio is roped into what appears to be an undercover operation by a cop named Billings, though "operation" might be too generous a word for what quickly unravels into chaos. Soon, they're knee-deep in actual criminal dealings, forced to "stay in character" as their improvisation turns into survival.

It's excessive and implausible, but somehow, it works. There are flashes of real fun, especially when Marlon, in full bluster, tries to blend in with two actual tough guys, only to be betrayed by a ridiculous commercial where he's in costume, mugging for the camera. It's silly, self-aware, and just meta enough.

Perfectly watchable popcorn fare, even if the scent of a sequel is already wafting in the air-and not in a good way.

First off, I don't normally rate Amazon original films, they're usually toss to be honest, but this is pretty decent actually.

Cast was great, Orlando Bloom was brilliant, although his accent slipped a couple of times, but I suppose that's kind of the character... He's bang at the TRT though isn't he lol, me missus was loving it haha.

Nick Mohammed played his usual character, was great though and always been a fan of Bryce Dallas Howard. Some great cameos from some familiar faces of British telly. Sean Bean in it as well (always brilliant), did his usual thing... Poor fella lol. And I'll watch anything that Paddy Considine is in since '24 hour party people'.

Was pretty funny, very English humour, which is surprising, since I think the writers are American, either way; funny is funny...

Very minor nitpick, some of the slang was off, rat instead of grass etc, but again very minor and most people won't care and non English people won't even notice.

I was going into this happy to turn it off if it wasn't good after 20 minutes, but it kept me hooked and smirking all the way through.

Give it a chance, it's not even an hour 40.

Pretty decent, especially for an Amazon original!

7/10.

You have to rate a movie for what it is, and for what it is (a silly good fun romp), this was fantastic. Laugh out loud funny at times with ridiculous yet highly likeable characters.

The plot is as over the top as the characters, who are as over the top as everything else here - and I'm all for it. Personal highlights were the high speed bicycle chase, the grenade scene, and "the nose" (when you know, you'll know).

So, where do films like this fit? Think of those movie nights where you wanted to watch something like Rush Hour, or 21 Jump St, and you have just found your next film.

Manage your expectations, then have a great time with this one.

A washed out Actor, an Improv Teacher and a quirky Tech guy find themselves working for the police, going undercover to bust two big drug gangs.

I was taken aback by all 3 leads (one unknown that ended up being better than expected), with Orlando Bloom reminding why I find him so charming with his acting. Didn't expect to also see Sean Bean and Ian McShane, much less delivering quality roles in what seems like a low profile film.

All around, a quality script that is quite entertaining and unpredictable due to the creativity of this nonsensical premise. Good dialogue, some action, and plenty of comedic moments. Easy recommendation, as it has too many good things going for it..

Deep Cover is a lot better than expected, especially for a streaming original. The central premise of improv actors going undercover makes sense in a weird way and it's got enough laughs interspersed throughout as well as just being really good at the undercover stuff. It's tense, twisty and always moving forward whilst still finding time for some decent character arcs for the main three to make it an even more worthwhile watch.

Bryce Dallas Howard anchors all the chaos and Nick Mohammmed's awkwardness is endearing. Orlando Bloom is easily the best thing about this as his character who loves to take method acting too far consistently gets the biggest laughs and is the most watchable presence by far. Paddy Consadine is a likeable mobster plus screenwriters Ben Ashenden & Alexander Owen also make a fun comedic duo who get away with lampshading.

Tom Kingsley's direction imbues the film with a greater visual texture than something released straight to streaming usually has. It's clearly been shot on location and isn't constantly over exposed which aren't high bars to reach but are greatly appreciated considering how many films struggle to achieve them. There are undoubtedly luls between laughs, counterbalanced by how good they are when they arrive.

With a premise funny enough to sustain its entire running time, this action comedy directed by Tom Kingsley is positioned as one of the most rewarding surprises of the year with a satisfying comedy that makes you laugh out loud with its precise jokes placed in a script that allows its cast to shine at the appropriate and sophisticated moments.

Having a cast led by Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed is already a plus, and if we add to this the fact that they play improvisational actors, the result is an effective and entertaining film that you'll have a wonderful time with. They are joined by actors like Paddy Considine, Ian McShane, and Sean Bean, creating a cast that will not disappoint in its intentions or actions.

The film takes us through a unique story, but one that makes the most of it, largely thanks to the direction, which never falters from the seriousness of its approach, even as it constantly seeks comedy to give us good moments. Its seriousness has the secret weapon of connecting with its main characters and convincing us at all times that they are surviving in a totally dangerous world, but in which they always manage to improvise to make us enjoy good moments.

It's a film that works equally much as comedy as action, managing to maintain the perfect balance of both genres to ensure a truly enjoyable and positive experience. We're in the presence of a film that, despite its imperfections, remains enjoyable and fun throughout. As viewers, we end up receiving a well-crafted piece of entertainment that keeps us having a good time and laughing at the hilarious actions and dialogues of its leading trio.

We're left with a film that will give you a fun time, a fun experience, and will leave you wanting more. This British comedy shines in a precise way, compared to a film that has an effective premise, despite being surrounded by the most common clichés of this type of film. However, it's handled well by everyone involved, resulting in a satisfying film that isn't perfect, but is very entertaining.

It's best not to think too much about the plot. Don't do that, and you'll find the movie quite fun.

Bryce Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed make for a believable trio; their chemistry works! Sean Bean, of course, is always a pleasure to see on screen. Paddy Considine and Sonoya Mizuno are also very able in their supporting roles.

The plot serves its main purpose of letting all the above actors play off each other. The dialogues are serviceable; the real gem here are the situations that the trio find themselves in. It's all so predictable, but nonetheless at times amusing.

If there's any major critique, it is that I wish the movie would have taken more chances and try to subvert our expectations - including maybe even for Sean Bean?

What's scarier than being summoned up to the stage for a round of improv comedy? Going undercover in a ring of violent drug dealers? Such is the grimly hilarious reality in Deep Cover, an effective new action comedy that Amazon Prime, in all its infinite wisdom, has decided to randomly release with absolutely zero marketing or buildup, despite it having a pretty prolific cast. Three wayward, disparate struggling London actors (Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed & Bryce Dallas Howard) are recruited at their local improv dive by a shady DCI cop (Sean Bean) as part of a specialty undercover branch that uses improv actors to infiltrate illicit smuggling rings and gain intel. When their harebrained tactics literally land them in the trust and innermost ranks of a mid level heroin distributer (Paddy Considine, stealing scenes as usual) they are kind of forced to tough it out on their mission, which has become way more dangerous than ever anticipated. It's a very silly premise, as is any that crops up in a round of improv comedy itself but the film follows through on it admirably, with the lead trio finding ample bursts of comic inspiration, particularly Bloom who fancies himself a tough guy and gradually finds out that being one is kind of really stressful. Considine makes a super memorable character here as the scrappy thug who just wants out of the life, finding all the best bits of ironic humour in his lines. Also great is the ethereal Sonoya Mizuno as his weirdly angelic, trigger-happy lieutenant and the great Ian McShane positively devouring scenery as the head kingpin of the London underworld, his over pronunciation of an obviously intentionally silly Scottish accent a thing of deranged beauty. I'm not sure why they didn't market this at all, like whatsoever, but it's a fun bough time and all the actors are having a blast.

A home run from Amazon Prime and a stark reminder that when the casting is right, even the silliest concept can be an absolute hit.

3 Misfits. 5 mobsters. 100 minutes of chaos, or 3 Wannabe actors. 4 criminal escapades and 1 hilarious heist?

3 Amateurs. 7 bad guys and endless laughs?

Directed by Tom Kingsley and co-written by Colin Trevorrow. Deep Cover is a buddy crime comedy that fuses absurd improv energy with a sharp, surprisingly structured story. The premise? A London improv teacher and her two misfit students get recruited by a rogue cop to infiltrate the mob. And somehow, it Works, and really well.

And what a cast! Just perfect. Bonnie's got the smarts. Roach's got the fists. The Squire's got... a lunchbox and anxiety.

Bryce Dallas Howard (Argylle - Elly Conway) gives an extraordinary performance as Kat, the fast-talking, improv coach whose life hasn't exactly gone as planned. Caught between professional obscurity and existential drift, she's suddenly in a position but handles it with enough charm and wit to sell coke back to the guys who made it.

Orlando Bloom is another revelation. As Marlon, a hilariously intense method actor whose only real claim to fame is playing the Pizza Knight in TV commercials, Bloom's performance is a delicious send-up of theatrical self-importance. He approaches every ludicrous situation with the gravitas of Macbeth in a Wetherspoons. One of his improv backstories involves running away from home at five because "his inner child needed space." Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso) as the timid and awkward Hugh, rounds out the trio. He's the office worker who took improv classes just to survive small talk at work, until he's accidentally deep in the London criminal underworld. Watching him nervously snort coke to "test the product" might be the funniest moment in British cinema this year.

Together, this trio doesn't just carry the movie, they elevate the movie. Their chemistry is awkwardly brilliant, and their commitment to staying "in character" while navigating real criminal threats brings both genuine tension and laugh-out-loud moments. There's no smugness, no irony overload, just three actors throwing themselves into absurdity with full sincerity.

And the supporting cast? Stacked. Sean Bean as the sketchy cop, Paddy Considine (Kevin Harrigan - Mobland) as an unhinged mob fixer, and Ian McShane (aka Winston - John Wick) growling his way through top-dog gangster role Metcalfe. Surrounding the silliness with actors known for hard-boiled grit was a masterstroke.

Tonally, Deep Cover walks a tricky line and somehow doesn't trip. It's goofy but never stupid, serious without losing its bounce. The pacing is tight, at just over 100 minutes, it never drags. It even throws in a couple of clever twists to keep you guessing. And perhaps best of all? It avoids the lazy crutches of modern comedy: no toilet humor, no sex jokes, no gratuitous swearing. It's smart, situational, and character-driven.

Even the score elevates the movie with tracks like "It's Not Unusual" (Tom Jones) and "We Are Your Friends" (Justice Vs Simian). Fits like a straitjacket.

And absolutely, the plot is ridiculous. But that's kind of the point. And what sets Deep Cover apart is its energy. Unlike so many streaming comedies that feel stitched together in post-production, this movie feels like everyone was in sync. The actors improvise like their lives depend on it. Deep Cover is a riotous, fast-paced, and weirdly wholesome crime comedy that finds its strength not in reinventing the genre, but in committing to the bit. Powered by a cast that knows exactly what they're doing and a script that walks the absurdity tightrope without slipping, this is a film that knows how to make you laugh, care, and forget to check your phone. Whether you're here for the improv chaos, the mob satire, or just to watch Orlando Bloom monologue his way through a hostage negotiation-this one's well worth 100 minutes of your time. A solid 8/10. Better not miss this one...

Really solid movie hilarious all the way thru with some action as well the storyline was a bit corky as well as the movie at times but it still definitely had a serious vibe at times wasn't really slow at any point I was entertained the entire movie the acting was amazing from the entire cast but especially from Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom They were pure comedy it had a couple Of twist that made things even more interesting and the ending was good definitely ended on a positive note, this is a buddy comedy feel good type of movie and it's was better than I thought I will be watching it again in the future and give it a 7.2 out of 10.

This is exactly the film people need right now, in a world of division, hate & arguments, where so many seems to be unable to find common ground a film pops up that's as lovable as this.

Bryce, Orlando & Nick have some of the best on screen chemistry I've ever seen in a movie. Nick is effortlessly funny at all times, his reactions & awkwardness have you creased up throughout. Orlando lights up every scene with the seriousness of his delivery & Bryce holds everything together beautifully, so on point throughout. What a brilliantly written script & the way it all hands together moving at such pace has you gripped & totally involved with the characters. My only gripe is it was over too quickly, I could have watched so much more of them together.

Action comedy I think has just become my new favourite genre if we can get more films like this! Not sure how a sequel would work but I can't help but feel I need one, if only to get these 3 back together asap!!

Silly fun Brit-com "Deep Cover" delivers its promise: light laughs with no stuffy pretention of depth. Struggling improv actors Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, & Nick Mohammed (show stealer) are hired by cop Sean Bean to infiltrate the London drug gang of Paddy Considine & Sonoya Mizuno (enigmatic as ever). 'Hilarity ensues' as more by luck than judgement they get deeper & more dangerously in, all the way to top crime boss Ian McShane. The four man writing team get the pace & tone right, while director Tom Kingsley seems to let the cast enjoy themselves. It won't win awards but is undemanding entertainment for entertainment's sake - so fair play to it.

I must have watched a different cut of this film to most others, unless they have ties to it. The deciding factor in us watching this film was a 6.7 rating on IMDb.

I can see it's meant to be a comedy, but it fails miserably to deliver anything really humorous.

Only one scene made either my wife or I chucke, and that's when the grenade landed. Everything else was so forced it fell flat.

Orlando made a decent attempt of creating an interesting character, but the other two were hard to watch and poorly cast.

The film couldn't end quickly enough for me. It had far too many absurd characters and hardly any comedic high points.

Yes the premise might be a bit silly and you might need a serious amount of suspension of disbelief for everything to work here. BUT, it is also those elements that make it feel fresh and fun, similar to movies like the first Now You See Me. And the 3 main actors are all doing a very solid job, which really help sell the whole thing.

At the end of the day, a lot of movies are not meant to be amazing works of art but pure entertainment and when it's well done like it is here, they're truly enjoyable. Just know what to expect and you'll have a great time. So I am definitely recommending this movie!

Deep Cover isn't trying to win awards-it's trying to make you laugh, and it mostly succeeds. The setup is ridiculous: a failed actress, a delusional wannabe, and a third wheel get roped into a half-baked undercover op by a cop who seems just as confused as they are. Things spiral fast, and that's the point.

It's loud, messy, and knowingly dumb-but the cast sells it. Nick Mohammed leans into his awkward-guy shtick. Orlando Bloom plays it straight, mostly, except when he doesn't. Bryce Dallas Howard holds it together with real comic timing. The three leads click, and the movie moves fast enough that you don't have time to question the logic.

The humor is very British, surprisingly so for something Amazon produced. Some slang is off, a few accents slip, but nobody's watching this for accuracy. It's fun. It's got a grenade bit, a bike chase, and a running gag about a nose that's funnier than it should be.

It also avoids the usual trap of trying to teach you something. No moral, no message-just chaos and charisma. That alone makes it feel fresher than half the stuff out now.

It's not deep, it's not polished, and it doesn't care. Good. More of that.

The Brits definitely know on how to make Crime Comedies! It's a proper laugh riot right from the minute the characters Marlon and Hugh walks onto that Improv stage sessions held by Kat. Tom did a really good job in blending his action sequences with some hilarious moments.

It's a well known plot to almost all of us but the difference here is how they've executed it and how they've managed to make it work. It seems like Nick, who played as Hugh in this, came straight from the sets of Ted Lasso and has never gotten out of his shy, insecure and striving for recognition from others kind of character but overall he has done a pretty good job with this. And talk about Orlando Bloom! I never knew that he could do a comedy! I mean, the way he carried himself as a struggling method actor who's delusional all the time! Brought a great depth to his character. His comedic timing was spot on! I mean he always carries this seriousness look on his face during those silly and awkward situations that he finds himself in. I've got to say that his performance adds a layer of authenticity to the film's satirical take on crime and undercover operations. And Bryce as Kat, who's also been termed as the Brains of the operation did a good job with portraying herself as an American who's stuck in UK and trying to prover herself to the world. She literally is the brains of the operation because she was quick with her wits during some of the situations like when she sold those Albanians their own coke and removing the battery from her mobile etc.,

Overall this is a really good crime comedy with some top notch acting by the main leads especially by Orlando Bloom and his improv techniques to get out of a bad situation 😂. If you're looking for a good crime comedy to watch from the recent times, Deep Cover is your answer and it's just a 100mins movie and the best part is that it's so fast paced that you'll be wondering when did your 100mins fly by!

Well, can you believe it? The guys behind the Jurassic World films (Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow) team up with Brit comedy duo Ben Ashenden & Alexander Owen for a fun little comedy caper. While this is a thoroughly British film (with THAT sense of humour), the presence of Bryce Dallas Howard gives it a bit of an American flavour too. Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed bring in the laughs, with great support from actors such as Paddy Considine, Ian McShane, Sean Bean, and Sonoya Mizuno. The lead trio makes for perfect undercover misfits, and since they play improv actors, there's always scope for situational hilarity.

It's best not to dive into the intricacies of the plot, as this is a film riding high on the protagonists' chemistry. Each of them gets their moment(s) to shine within the screenplay. Despite some clichés and imperfections, I still found myself having a jolly good time with this 1h 40m flick. And for something that's streaming under the "Amazon Original" tag these days, it is indeed a major exception. It also made me wonder what someone like Guy Ritchie would do with a script like this, instead of working on forgettable schlock like Fountain of Youth.

I wasn't expecting much from this film, but it was actually very entertaining. Orlando Bloom's character stuck in never-ending method acting brought the most laughs along with his self-narrations about his characters. Nick Mohamed was perfectly cast as the Squire to the point that anytime my wife and I are watching any other show that shows a hopeless situation has us turning to each other to say, "You know who they need? The Squire!"and then laughing at the inside joke. The bits go on just long enough and while there's a few predictable results, the whole thing was done just right. There's a great reality meets fantasy moment that is the peak of hilarity.

A British gangster film coming out with little publicity and going straight to streaming - that's normally a deeply unprepossessing prospect.

But this turns out to be a cracking little film. A daft light-hearted heist movie, 3 likeable leads with real chemistry and an entertaining supporting cast ranging from renowned acting heavyweights to young comedic talent, all doing a fine job.

The plot makes little sense - but who cares, it's just the framework for some silly comedy and the film rushes by with such pace and energy that you never have time to stop and think about how the trio got themselves into such ridiculous situations.

It's not a great film, it's certainly not going to win any critical awards, but it's so much better than most people will expect it to be and succeeds admirably at being good entertainment.

It's a pretty decent comedy that doesn't rely on toilet humor or slap stick. The theme from the start may seem cliche, but they did a good job with it. Unlike most comedy that starts out strong and loses steam, this one is in reverse. It didn't seem like much at first, but it gets better and better towards the end.

It is a clean film without overly sexualization or violence or excessive language. Most of the comedy is situational, awkwardness. The only thing that makes it hard to understand is the British accent, so watch with the subtitles on.

Overall I had a great time.

7/10 seems like a solid score.

Deep Cover (2025) is hands-down the funniest film I've seen since 21 Jump Street. Don't go in expecting bullets flying every five seconds - this isn't an action movie with jokes. It's a comedy with an undercover plot, and it milks that premise for everything it's worth.

The genius of the film lies in how it treats the "deep cover" setup not as a thriller, but as a playground for absurdity. The characters are fully committed to their ridiculous circumstances, and the writing leans into that with sharp wit, deadpan delivery, and some scenes that'll have you pausing just to laugh.

What really works is the chemistry between the leads - they're not just funny individually, but bounce off each other like seasoned improv pros. The plot might be silly, but it never feels dumb. In fact, it's smartly layered with satire, poking fun at everything from law enforcement clichés to influencer culture (without feeling forced or preachy).

It's refreshing to see a comedy that doesn't rely on action to keep your attention, but instead trusts its characters and premise to carry the laughs. And it works - scene after scene, I found myself genuinely entertained, sometimes laughing harder than I did at The Nice Guys or Spy.

Deep Cover is not always as funny as perhaps it could be and especially Nick Mohammed's character (and I love him as an actor) seems like it left a lot on the table from a writing standpoint. The 'fish out of water' is always a great setup for comedy and he's the furthest out of water, but they never quite seem to find the real laughs from it.

That said, this was a rapid pace movie that never had me bored and had enough of the unexpected to keep me guessing on what happens next. Bryce Dallas Howard is the heart of the movie and carries it at times but there's enough from the likes of Paddy Considine who is always good, Ian McShane and Orlando Bloom to get it across the finish line in decent shape. I got a few good laughs out of it which isn't easy to do at this point.

I appreciated the fresh premise of comedy improv actors getting involved in the criminal underworld. It's so hard to find anything new anymore but this seemed like it was. It was bordering on something more special, didn't quite get there but I still enjoyed it and would watch a sequel if they wanted to give it another try.

This is one of those "good enough" movies that you don't turn off in 20 minutes, but at the end leaves you with doubts, if it was worth your time... I want to say upfront that the trailer is misleading. The movie is NOT about how to use improv skills to take down gangsters. In fact, all the improv action from the movie is in the trailer. Rather the movie is simply about "wanna-be" actors conned into joining a gang. The idea of actors pretending to be gangsters is potentially a very potent movie material and there are many good movies made on the topic (one of the reasons why I thought it would be a good idea to watch this one). However, this movie is so cheap that instead of acting or improv skills they just use comedic happenstance that allows the actors get by with the gangsters. As a result this is a pretty shallow comedy with only a couple of funny moments, but nothing meaningful. The only thing that's going for this movie is that there is no gross-out or bathroom humor. Thus, if you really have time to kill and have free access to this movie, go ahead and watch it.

"Deep Cover" delivers an entertaining blend of crime, suspense, and moral ambiguity, wrapped in a stylish '90s aesthetic. While the plot follows familiar beats of undercover cop thrillers, it distinguishes itself with sharp direction, bold choices, and a commanding lead performance.

What really makes the film enjoyable is its confident tone and gritty atmosphere, all mixed with the correct amount of comedy. The dialogue has a punch to it, and the movie doesn't shy away from diving into the murky waters of right and wrong. It's not perfect-some moments feel a bit over-the-top or underdeveloped-but the overall ride is definitely worth it.

Add in a good soundtrack and a cool vibe, and you've got a film that's both thought-provoking and fun to watch.

Stylish and engaging, with enough personality to stand out.