Review of Spies Like Us (1985) by Sergio M — 25 Nov 2007

For some reason I really love this movie...

This review of Spies Like Us (1985) was written by Sergio M on 25 Nov 2007.

Spies Like Us has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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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 Mike B (1,929) on 13 Jun 2015

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By Dave D (315) on 07 Apr 2012

A good movie - just know that it's 80's cheese with a cast to go with it. :)…

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By Chili D (8) on 12 Jul 2015

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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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By Hazmatt009 (1) on 30 Jan 2021

Spies Like Us is a great comedy homage to Hope & Crosby without the musical numbers…

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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 Jessica H (1,882) on 22 Sep 2012

Akroyd and chase make a great team,but the film is still lacking something…

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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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