The Watch perks up when Ayoade's spacey line readings give it something unique and unexpected - otherwise, per Costco, audiences are buying their generic sci-fi comedy in bulk.
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This review of The Watch (2012) was written by Scott Tobias and published by NPR on 25 Jul 2012.
The Watch has generally received mixed reviews.
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