Review of Spies Like Us (1985) by Xgary X — 21 Jul 2007

Occasionally amusing spy spoof carried by the comic touch of the two leads. Forgettable.

This review of Spies Like Us (1985) was written by Xgary X on 21 Jul 2007.

Spies Like Us has generally received mixed reviews.

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Spies Like Us is a great comedy homage to Hope & Crosby without the musical numbers…

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By John H (1,894) on 17 Apr 2016

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By Scott C (2,765) on 09 Mar 2013

I don't exactly know why I gave this one star, because I seem to remember there being some pretty funny bits, but I don't exactly remember…

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Criminally underrated to this day as this movie was during the height of Chevy Chase's comedic powers…

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By Jen M (690) on 02 May 2014

Awful Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. Dont even think about watching it. For ages 8+…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 16 Feb 2014

A funny flick although a bit dated due to the content…

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By Ryan W (1,236) on 24 Dec 2014

Dumb funny that has plenty of plot holes, but solid performances from Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd more than make up for it. Grade = 6/10…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 27 Jun 2015

WOW......WOW.....WOW.....SO SO SO SO SO BAD......MAN THIS IS SUCH AN AWFUL MESSY MESSY MOVIE 2 WATCH, IT IS SO SO SO SO DREADFUL, IT IS SUCH…

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