Review of Spies Like Us (1985) by Nino M — 17 Sep 2007

"That's Soulfinger....by the Bar Kays!".

This review of Spies Like Us (1985) was written by Nino M on 17 Sep 2007.

Spies Like Us has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 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 Movie K (430) on 06 Jun 2016

Easily one of the funniest movies I've ever seen, the laughs never stop…

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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 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 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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By Kevin S (2,121) on 15 Jul 2014

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 Alexander C (2,448) on 23 Sep 2012

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

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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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