Z: Let's review Get Smart!
S: Yep!
Z: Woo, awesome, now S, my dear friend let's see that synopsis of this film
S: Now this is a movie that came out in theaters
And here is the synopsis:
Maxwell Smart is on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS. When the headquarters of
Z: So, in short, it's a film of the popular 80's TV series starring Don Adams
S: The rating of this movie is PG-13
And it's a comedy/action movie, for those wondering about the drama
genre**
Z: And, tell me, your honest opinion
S: Well, I think it's more comedy than action, which is why I enjoyed it so much.
But it's still a great movie because it's got a little bit of everything.
Z: Same, though I do love a good action film now and then, I love comedy
S: Yeah, and they really found a way to balance the two in this movie.
I mean, it's a really suspenseful plot, but lots of comedic relief is provided.
Z: It was better then past spy-spoof films like Die Hard (which was decent) and the more recent Johnny English (which was received very negatively)
S: Yeah, and I think making Steve Carell the lead character was a very smart idea
After all, the man knows funny.
Z: Yeah, Steve Carell was a good choice for the Maxwell Smart, who originally was played by the late Don Adams.
and his chemistry with Anne Hathaway was also good
S: Yeah, I also think having her play Agent 99 was a good idea, I mean
I've seen her do a LOT of different roles, she's pretty versatile.
Z: mmm, yeah, she's a good character actress. She can really get into any roll she needs to be in.
S: Yeah, and I think for that kind of character, she was perfect. She's funny when she needs to be (though most of the comedy came from Steve Carell in the movie), which was necessary.
Z: Yeah
S: And how about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, how do you feel about having him play Agent 23?
Z: ehhh, okay I guess
S: Hmm, explain.
Z: Well, he's an okay actor at best, but he seemed...I dunno, a little out of place
Maybe I've seen to many trailers of him with that little girl in that last movie he was in
S: Hehe, maybe.
I also thought it was "okay," but maybe that's just me, I never really was a fan of The Rock's acting.
Z: His character wasn't even in the original series
S: He wasn't? I mean, I never watched the original series, so I wouldn't know.
Z: No, there was no Agent 23
They just through him in for a plot twist at the end...which in all honesty wasn't much of a twist
S: Hmm, that MIGHT have something to do with it, but I still feel the role could've been played better.
And maybe it wasn't a twist for you, but it was somewhat surprising for me.
Then again, you DID watch the movie twice....
Z: Well, even the first time
It was kinda a suprise
But not the biggest one. I mean, if it was one of the two gadget people then I'd be really shocked and confused...but it was the big-shot, obviously can't be perfect sorta guy
S: True, and they couldn't have just placed him there for no reason if he wasn't in the series.
And by gadget people do you mean the analysts?
Z: Yeah. Bruce, played by Masi Oka (From Heroes) and Nate Torrence (who I remember being in
S: Yeah, they were funny, even though they only had minor roles.
It's obvious they were only there for comedic relief, but still.
Z: Yeah, they did get however their very own straight to DVD movie days before the release of the film
S: True.
Now, what did you think of Terrence Stamp's role as Siegfried, the leader of KAOS?
Z: He was excellent. Very evil and funny at the same time
S: Hehe, very true.
Z: It was fun seeing the original Siegfried in his short cameo appearance as a angry driver too
S: Oh yeah, you mentioned that when we were watching it
Z: Yeah
S: I also think that Alan Arkin did a good job as the chief, who also had his funny moments in the movie
Z: Yeah
Definitely
Especially when he socked out the Vice President
S: Heck yeah!
And that security guard.
Z: Yeah
Speaking of the President though, I didn't really enjoy his character much
S: True, but then again, he didn't really show up much, so we weren't
Able to see a lot of James Caan's acting.
Z: True, true
But still, the jokes they had with him like the "Reading to kids" (obvious reference to George W.'s reading to kids on Sept. 11th) and the part where the Chief tells him the correct pronunciation of nuclear seemed to me like they've been over used in different comedy films and sketches about GWB.
S: True, and while to you, they may be overused, I can't get enough of 'em.
So sad that our "wonderful" president no longer be leading this country, eh?
But I digress.
Z: yeah, I mean, making fun of Bush I'm all for, but seriously they can think of a few better jokes. I mean, come on, GWB has definitely done more stupid things. Like the pretzel incident, segway incident, opening door incident, etc. I'd like to see some original jokes from time to time.
S: True, very true.
Moving on from the president, I liked Ken Davitian's role as Shtarker, who was working with Siegfried.
Z: Oh, yeah, he was good!
S: He provided some great comic relief next to the very serious Siegfried, and some of the funniest comments in the movie happen between the two
Z: YEah, definitely, however I kept thinking of the recent (and extremely stupid and pointless) comedy film Meet the Spartans. He played the main villain in that film. But that didn't stop me from enjoying the jokes his character offered
S: Well yeah, Ken Davitian normally does comedy, I've noticed, and he's very good at doing the kind of role where the person is just there to provide comic relief, so I think he was perfect at that role.
S: His humor next to Seigfried's more dry humor was pretty great, if you ask me.
Z: Yeah, I agree definitly
*definitely
S: For example:
Shtarker: Too bad about all the dead movie stars.
Siegfried: Yes. What will we do without their razor-sharp political advice.
I love his sarcasm, but that may just be me.
Z: I think that is just you, but yeah his sarcasm was hilarious
S: Gee thanks. Anyway, what do you think about the action-y parts of the movie? Do you think there was too much comedy and too little action, or the other way around?
I personally feel it was a pretty good balance.
Z: I thought it was an excellent balance
The human was excellent and the action sequences definitely were...well..action-y
S: Hehe, yeah.
Don'tcha mean "humor" there?
Z: *humor
yeah
whoops
S: No worries, I love pointing out typos.
Z: I noticed...
S: But yeah, I think it was a pretty good balance because I'm not too fond of most action movies, but I do like some of them. This one has comedy AND action, which is another reason I like it.
Z: So, final verdict?
S: Well, I think if you're over thirteen and like comedy as well as some action, you wouldn't be disappointed in watching Get Smart, and I think it's great for all audiences of either gender.
S: You?
Z: I think that's exactly my opinion as well. Over 13, and maybe some kids under it, will love Get Smart's humor and action. It's a great summer flick..and you know what? I wouldn't mind seeing it a third time
I give it...4 outta 5 stars
S: Hmmm, liked it that much, did ya?
But I'd also give it 4 outta 5 stars
Z: Excellent!
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