Review of Spies Like Us (1985) by Grant H — 12 Aug 2009

This wasn't nearly as entertaining as I would have hoped.

This review of Spies Like Us (1985) was written by Grant H on 12 Aug 2009.

Spies Like Us has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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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This hilarious comedy is about two bumbling government workers who failed their last round of test and expected to get fired but instead they…

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

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By Janet Maslin (949) for The New York Times (9,847) on 06 Jun 2017

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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