My Spy

Another wrestler on the big screen playing the typecast action hero. This film plays all the cliches and stays on safe ground to keep the kids watching, and they will. We've seen it all before, but it's watchable with some funny moments, plenty of action, but the show stealer with the best lines , for me anyway is his less than glamorous partner. Not an Oscar winner, but very watchable for what it is.

At first, I thought this would be--at least--as decent as Paul Feig's Spy (2015) : decent story, standout and likable characters, quite intense action with a pretty smooth plot, good drama, an action comedy that is actually funny and entertaining. Turns out I was wrong. I am so disappointed. This one is lame, script writing-wise. I only like the idea of the bond between two main characters yet unfortunately the execution is mediocre. Everything else is just boring, predictable cheesy drama, not even close to being a solid action comedy. Dave Bautista is a good actor. I like him (his performance) best in Blade Runner 2049 (2017) . But not in this spy thingy. I wonder what Peter Segal thought when he read the lame script and why he'd accept it in the first place. I feel sorry for him. I like his 'more entertaining' work in Get Smart (2008) . I give my generous 3 stars for the warm lil family vibe--despite its predictable cliche.