Review of Spies Like Us (1985) by John L — 20 May 2007

I actually own this on DVD. Hey it was $5 at target.

This review of Spies Like Us (1985) was written by John L on 20 May 2007.

Spies Like Us has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul Attanasio (217) for Washington Post (9,851) on 02 Jan 2018

That Chase is godawful is no surprise -- he's been running on empty for years with variations on that tired I'm Chevy Chase and you're not riff…

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By Nate T (451) on 13 Oct 2016

Shame on those who gave this less than four stars, I dont think they understand why movies are made. This is classic comedy and will never get old…

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By Chili D (8) on 12 Jul 2015

Pretty entertaining, if even an average 80's comedy…

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By Trevor N (41) on 23 Sep 2012

Chevy Chase is a favorite anyway...and Dan Aykroyd is just crazy…

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By Raji K (655) on 15 Sep 2016

John Landis directs Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase in Spies Like Us. Chase and Aykroyd are two spies looking for some action…

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By Kheas (53) on 26 Feb 2019

To me, this is absolutely one of the best of its time…

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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 Ian R (982) on 21 Apr 2014

Another 80's comedy that actually hold up rather well, as long as you are not expecting much…

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By Seth B (476) on 09 Dec 2012

Hilarious....doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor....Sorry I'm late. I just came from a reading of a will where I got nothing…

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By Will L (551) on 06 May 2013

While it certainly lacks the discipline of Landis' previous comedies, the humor and social satire are still up to snuff…

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