Review of Spies Like Us (1985) by Mike G — 07 Mar 2012

Some good old physical comedy (albeit scattered) from two hilarious actors. "Doctor. Doctor.".

This review of Spies Like Us (1985) was written by Mike G on 07 Mar 2012.

Spies Like Us has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dylan P (378) on 06 May 2012

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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 Abel D (318) on 06 Jun 2014

Aggressively pedestrian, this mid 80s Landis offering lacks spark, wit or even hard laughs…

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I enjoyed the film for what it was and considering the talent it should have been a much better film…

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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 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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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 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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By Scott A (1,031) on 10 Mar 2013

Whist this isn't the best showcase of what filmmaker John Landis has to offer audiences, 'Spies Like Us' is a reasonably entertaining piece,…

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