Review of Spy (2015) by David Blaustein for ABC News Radio — 30 Dec 2015

Spy is the Melissa McCarthy movie I've been waiting for.

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This review of Spy (2015) was written by David Blaustein and published by ABC News Radio on 30 Dec 2015.

Spy has generally received positive reviews.

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