Movie Review Pandemic Edition: My Spy
Long ago in the before times when going to the movies was a treat, not a possible death sentence, one of the films I was looking forward to seeing was "My Spy". This family film starring Dave Bautista looked like the possible remedy to remove the stink that is "Stuber" from my movie going consciousness. Sadly, the film was pushed back from its original release date, then the ‘Rona hit and the world caught fire (only a slight exaggeration). Amazon decided to give this film a digital release back at the end of June, so needing to decompress from a long week and the non-stop dumpster fire that is 2020, I kicked back with a refreshing beverage to check it out.
"My Spy" is not the most original story by any stretch of the imagination, nevertheless it’s cute, entertaining, and all around enjoyable in its simplicity. Bautista and company deliver a feel good film (we can all use that) with some truly laugh out loud moments (the dance scene alone makes this a film worth watching). There’s just enough heart and soul to get you invested in the characters and delivers the emotional “feels”.
Chloe Coleman’s Sophie strikes the perfect balance of precociousness, cuteness, and sass to maintain likability and avoid obnoxiousness. Coleman’s chemistry with Bautista is right on target and had me wanting more. While Kirsten Schaal’s Bobbi is spot on in her obsessive fan girl/unwanted/unappreciated partner role to Bautista’s JJ.
When all is said and done, "My Spy", predictable as it may be has some surprises, and is a charming, humorous, witty, action packed, and emotional winner in my book. So, if you have Amazon Prime access and an hour 39 minutes to spare, give "My Spy" a gander. I’m giving this one a solid 7.
Oh, be sure not to be eating or drinking during the dance scene.
