Review of Spies Like Us (1985) by Alexander C — 23 Sep 2012

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

This review of Spies Like Us (1985) was written by Alexander C on 23 Sep 2012.

Spies Like Us has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jens T (504) on 07 Jul 2012

The eighties spy comedy Spies Like Us tells us about the two clumsy secret agents, Emmett Fitz-Hume (Chevy Chase) and Austin Millbarge (Dan…

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By Mike B (1,929) on 13 Jun 2015

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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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There are seeds of something funny in the film's beginning and in its premise, but they are soon dissipated by so little sustained wit, and…

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By Tom Z (98) on 07 May 2013

A classic 1980's film filled with action and adventure…

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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 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 Max S (301) on 08 Jul 2012

OMG!!!! THIS WAS SO FUCKING FUNNY!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!1…

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