My Spy

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My Spy

PG-13

Released Jun 26, 2020

1h 39m

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Action

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Nine-year-old Sophie catches JJ, a hardened CIA operative, spying on her family during a routine surveillance operation. In exchange for not blowing his cover, JJ begrudgingly agrees to show the precocious girl how to be a spy. What at first seems like an easy task soon turns into a battle of wits as Sophie proves you don't need much experience to outsmart a seasoned agent.

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Critics Consensus

My Spy plugs Dave Bautista into the "charismatic action star meets cute kid" formula, with generally painless albeit decidedly mediocre results.

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Angie Han

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Both a little bit better than I expected and not quite good... Self-awareness doesn't make up for the fact that it's very predictable.

Jul 9, 2020

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

The movie's humor is broad and its twists are obvious, so much so that even a couple of enjoyable performances can't really elevate My Spy into anything unique.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 1, 2020

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

The holes in this forgettable, borderline creepy film are as big as the canyon in Naperville.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 30, 2020

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a familiar yet thoroughly watchable comedy...

Rated: 3/4

Apr 27, 2024

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

The reason I'm not giving this one a positive grade is due to the lack of closure given to a significant issue regarding Chloe Coleman's character arc, which sends the wrong message to everyone (kids and parents) going through the same problem.

Rated: C+

Jul 24, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

My Spy rides the coattails of its likable lead for sketch-like comedy that lacks any proper depth or complexity, but that’s certainly what may be needed right now.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 28, 2022

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Kyle M

Chloe Coleman’s snarky debut differentiates the familiar trope through behavioral indecision, amusingly clashing Dave Bautista’s ethical stature and hyping Kristen Schaal’s humorous antics, all making up their excusably separate purity from the flawed tactical backdrop with ridicule in both mixtures. As a result, the hilarity is genuine and worthwhile, typically persuade in appeal for continuation. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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alan g

Another Barrista flop. Hard pass.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/24

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Les N

Surprisingly good, with some witty remarks....corny with obvious faults.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Robin W

Excellent entertainment!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/24

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Jim D

I thought Chloe Cole was absolutely adorable and a great actress. VERY endearing. I think my favorite scene was where Bautista tries to teach her about lying and physical cues. Her lines and the delivery was perfect. A very enjoyable watch for me and my daughter. I am shocked at the poor reviews. YOU SHOULD SEE IY. FF

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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J G

Really nice movie. It's silly, not realistic, etc - but it's exactly what it promises to be. A buddy movie with Bautista and a 9 year old girl (Coleman) - who pretty much steals the show. That kind of cast chemistry is what makes films like this enjoyable. Weirdly, Kristen Schaal is given almost nothing to work with - playing a mostly unlikable character and doesn't even get the comedic lines that Ken Jeong gets. Even her 'redemption' arc is mostly accidental and unnecessary. Felt like her character was poorly planned and shoe-horned in to a movie. In a TV show there would've been more time to develop, but just didn't really work. This isn't brilliant cinema, and yes - it could've been more. But it's an enjoyable movie nonetheless.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/24

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Synopsis

Nine-year-old Sophie catches JJ, a hardened CIA operative, spying on her family during a routine surveillance operation. In exchange for not blowing his cover, JJ begrudgingly agrees to show the precocious girl how to be a spy. What at first seems like an easy task soon turns into a battle of wits as Sophie proves you don't need much experience to outsmart a seasoned agent.

Director: Peter Segal
Producer: Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Dave Bautista, Jonathan Meisner, Peter Segal, Robert Simonds, Gigi Pritzker
Screenwriter: Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: STX Entertainment, Good Fear, MWM Studios, Dream Bros. Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Action/Violence and Language)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 26, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 25, 2020
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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