 | Studio: | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release: | June 20, 2008 | |
| Genre: | Comedy, Thriller and Adaptation | |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for some rude humor, action violence and language. |
| Overall Grade: | B |
| Story: | B- |
| Acting | B |
| Direction: | B |
| Visuals: | B |
Toned Down Fun
Steve Carell does a good job of playing his characters straight faced in comedies. This movie is no exception, and it gives some balance to the slapstick.
The movie has a lot of good laughs, and a couple or so scenes where they stretch the comedy too much that it's corny territory. The funny scenes are scattered throughout the movie, interspersed with "serious", if sometimes bland moments. This style is okay, but the movie would probably have more impact if the funny scenes built up on each other.
For me, I feel I have watched a real comedy movie only when I leave the theater feeling tired from all the laughing. I didn't feel that in this movie since it allows the audience to catch their breath in between scenes before they start laughing again.
Dwayne Johnson's mix of super self confidence with a touch of down-to-earthness makes him a good choice for Agent 23 ... he does come across as someone another agent like Max will idolize.
Nate Torrence and Masi Oka were really funny as the geeky/nerdy agents. One more reason to like Masi Oka. Obviously I'm a Heroes fan. He he he.
Anne Hathaway and Steve Carell don't really mesh together as a couple here. There was no chemistry between them when it comes to the romance part, but they did hit it off perfectly when it comes to comedic banter. That means they'e good as partners, but I would elect someone else to be the love interest.
The rest of the cast is good. Too bad some of them had characters that have so little screentime that they weren't able to showcase their comedic talents.
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