Review of Spies Like Us (1985) by Paul D — 16 Feb 2014

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

This review of Spies Like Us (1985) was written by Paul D on 16 Feb 2014.

Spies Like Us has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Bill S (2,971) on 24 Mar 2015

They just sleepwalk through this movie.....Chase and Aykroyd are better than this…

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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 Stewart C (51) on 16 Aug 2017

The film has some very funny moments (particularly in the first half) but then meanders around without a real purpose…

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By Owen L (56) on 11 Aug 2016

The story isn't the best, but Spies Like Us is an entertaining film. Aren't movies for entertainment…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 12 May 2016

A bit hit-and-miss but works, mostly…

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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 David B (3,254) on 11 Oct 2013

Funny and works for me. Great to see Chase and Aykroyd work together. Silly and fun light entertainment…

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By Paul S (1,717) on 21 Apr 2012

Decent enough comedy, all the scenes were deifnatly set up for the laughs which there were some good ones…

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By Lamontraymond (377) on 06 Jun 2017

Sure, I was a kid in the 80s, but I remember this being one of the funniest movies of the era. Doctor? Doctor…

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By Jesse O (1,397) on 31 Jul 2016

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

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