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The Spy Who Dumped Me (Post-release)
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Tan Djarka
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Seriously, nobody saw this? Admittedly I waited until it hit the second run theater in my area.
While it wasn't the greatest film ever, it was entertaining. Although at the end they do fall into the same trap as all the other "accidental spy" movies, where the characters somehow become spies with zero training and the limited experience of an adventure where they survived largely by accident.
But if you're in the mood for mindless action and violence with a side of comedy, I highly recommend it.
While it wasn't the greatest film ever, it was entertaining. Although at the end they do fall into the same trap as all the other "accidental spy" movies, where the characters somehow become spies with zero training and the limited experience of an adventure where they survived largely by accident.
But if you're in the mood for mindless action and violence with a side of comedy, I highly recommend it.
Tan Djarka
Sr Member
Yep, that's probably why it only made 42 million on a budget of 40. I'm not defending the movie necessarily, but it seems like current entertainment culture has become so toxic that it's hopelessly skewed against movies, even those that aren't genuinely bad, succeeding.
At least it was somewhat new and not a sequel to a thirty year old film that also tanked in the box office (Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink. Know what I mean?)
Riceball
Master Member
It is rather contradictory isn't it? You read all of the complaints here about reboots, sequels, prequels, etc. then something that's none of that comes out it gets bashed. And people wonder why Hollywood makes so many reboots, sequels, and prequels.
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Cephus
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No, it's skewed against horrible movies. I don't care if it's original if it's not good.
Kovnyn
Sr Member
It might not be a direct reboot or Xquel of anything else, but the "accidental spy action comedy" movie has been done many times before. So while it's new, it's still recycled material.
And honestly, Mila Kunis doesn't have the star power to draw me in to anything she's done as a headliner.
Tan Djarka
Sr Member
It wasn't the greatest film ever, but it wasn't horrible. Like I said, mindless action and violence with a side of comedy. I'm beginning to wonder if some have a hard time making a distinction between things that are bad and things they just don't like.
Also, honestly, I mostly went to see it for Kate McKinnon. Sure, some of her acting choices are truly cringe worthy, but there's just something about her... Kind of like that relationship that really isn't good for either of you, but the physical aspect is just so spectacular.
Tan Djarka
Sr Member
For me, she was the high point of the universally panned Ghostbusters reboot , but that's probably not saying much. She's best known as a current member of the SNL cast.
I have to agree. She was the ONLY reason I went to go see it. Not only because I'm seriously crushing her but she's funnier than hell on SNL!
Cephus
Master Member
Apparently, based on box office performance, nobody liked it.
Tan Djarka
Sr Member
Well, $42 million divided by the cost of ticket is the number of people who saw it. The Rotten Tomatoes score is 37% (meaning 37% liked it?). Wouldn't it be zero if nobody liked it?
