Spies have to lie

I always imagined being spy meant you will live a lonely life, but characters like James Bond and Johnny English made it all seem fun.

I guess in a way you get to see more places and that is exactly what Rowan Atkinson does in the Johnny English franchise. The long awaited third film in the series finally arrived in theatres and I think it was worth the wait.

Everyone who grew up in the late 1980s and 1990s know Mr Bean and that is probably why Johnny English Strikes Again will be such a hit. The character embodies Atkinson’s Mister Bean, but also James Bond. It took the production company 7 years to bring back the character.

If you are planning to go see it, then make sure your ready to exercise your stomach muscles. The action-comedy is filled with humour and scenes that will forever run through your mind. Atkinson once again at his best and that might make you miss the movie’s flaws.

The movie is poorly written and does not deliver all the charm of its predecessors, but that can easily be missed. I for one watched the film as a fan and not a critic; this helps me relate to the characters and the audience. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, although some forgot to bring their laugh along.

In the movie Johnny must return out of retirement after a cyber attack reveal the identities of all active undercover agents in Britain. He is now the service’s last hope to take down the hacker. As a man with few skills and analogue methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success.

My Verdict

I loved the film; it brings something different to the theatre. It also made me miss my childhood a little more. It definitely is a must-watch movie, even if you do not enjoy action films. Just ignore the flaws and enjoy what Mister Bean, I mean what Johnny English can offer you.

Rating: 6.5/10 – Good