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I wasn't expecting much from this, but I was very pleasantly surprised. Not usually my type of film, but it kept me intrigued until the end. Yes, it was well worth watching! I think Sam Heughan would be a damn good James Bond

I see that some mean spirited reviewers saying worst movie 2018/ever. Geez you guys need to lighten up. Not an Oscar contender for sure, but after reading reviews on IMDb I was expecting the worst movie ever, and I had to make myself watch it. I mean how bad can it be, I think to myself. I was in the mood for a laugh and some action. This movie surprisingly delivered both for me. Sure a very small number of jokes fell flat, but not many. It took me a little while to recognise Sam Heughan, (Jamie from Outlander, bestill my beating heart). Great action scenes. Justin Theroux, he's always a cool dude, the two girls, funny, the assassin chick, funny, the secret agent partner, funny, even Gillian Anderson made me laugh. Long story short, just a fun action comedy, that doesn't require deep thought or the need to overanalyse. There were much worse movies released last year like, Fifty Shades Grey, Mama Mia - here we go again, or a very unpleasant tale called Caniba, (Japanese I think). So don't be put off be the unwarranted 'worst movie......' Like I almost was.

I expected fun and laughs and that's exactly what I got. Everyone played their parts alright, especially Kate McKinnon who is hilarious and Sam Heughan who I'm a big fan of.

As far as the plot goes, well it's a bit far-fetched but that's expected in comedies nowadays, these odd plots somehow work. It's nowhere near great, but it's a decent watch on an afternoon. I'm accustomed to watching these type of comedies so I judge them according to what they are, essentially. I just went along with it.

Don't expect deep charater studies, layered storylines, plot twists like apparently some of the reviewers do. Frankly I find it absurd to rate a solid, entertaining, popcorn movie with 1 or 2 stars. Maybe you don't like this genre. But rating a Bach concert with one star because you hate classical music or Bach doesn't make any sense. Within its genre I would have rated it with at least 7 or 8 IMDB stars. I gave it 9 to balance out some of the super negative reviews. There are plenty of chuckle moments some good laughs, good and even great action, a simple but effective storyline, good acting, nice build up. Kate McKinnon gets better throughout the movie. I wonder if they actually shot the second part later than the first part, or if the script just suited her better in the second half. I was entertained throughout. And would recommend it to anyone who's looking for a lighthearted, action/comedy movie.

A woman realises her ex-boyfriend is actually a spy and, along with her best friend, get caught up in an international espionage ring.

This doesn't walk a straight path along either action or comedy - you get a bit of both. It is generally quite silly and benign but has some really fast paced, high octane action sequences (expect the odd burning and neck-snapping).

I wouldn't say this is hilarious but it is definitely entertaining. It does a good job of mixing moments of quite inspired wit with some other more puerile stuff and the banter between the two leads is quite snappy, as is the exchanges between the actual spies.

The acting is great, as are the effects, production and camera work.

Story-wise it felt about fifteen minutes too long but that is not bad for an action comedy (where normally I'm reaching for my phone half an hour before the end).

Although this has action in it, this is a firstly a comedy, so don't expect the plot to be too grounded in reality - they are not remaking Bourne here.

To be honest I was put off by the amount of one-star reviews on IMDB; I assumed this was going to be a two hour beating with the feminist bat. It honestly isn't. There are some man-jokes in there but they are well balanced, in good nature, and funny. I found the main characters easy to engage with and I was rooting for them at the end.

Don't be put off just by all the low reviews, its not the best movie ever, and won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I honestly don't think it deserves as many one stars as it has.

At worst this is a solid action movie with a bit of girl-talk.

At best this is a light comedy with great characters, lots of actions, and a sprinkling of romance. There should be something in here for everyone's main stream needs.