A spy... who turns into a pigeon? I love it! Blue Sky Studios made excellent use of this idea with great animation, fun characters, exciting action scenes and, most importantly, the dynamic chemistry between the voice actors Will Smith and Tom Holland. These very different characters (one a suave secret agent and the other a meek inventor) interact in very engaging and funny ways. This film exceeded my expectations.
Spies in Disguise
2019
Action / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Drama / Family / Music / Musical / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Spies in Disguise
2019
Action / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Drama / Family / Music / Musical / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Plot summary
Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way.
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March 30, 2020 at 06:18 PM
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Excellent execution of creative premise
actually good
Nerdy Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) made gadgets for his hero cop mom until her sacrifice. He spends his time making non-lethal gadgets for a secret spy organization. Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) is angered by one of his devices and fires him on the spot. Lance wants things that go boom. Then Lance is accused of stealing and goes on the run to clear his name. The only person who can help is the nerd he fired earlier. Walter has a new secret potion and Lance takes it before being told that it would turn him into a pigeon.
I was expecting worst but this is actually fun. Holland and Smith are a good duo. Smith is being a cartoon Smith which is the normal Smith. Holland is a nerdy kid. They're great together. Solid animation is from Blue Sky. I'm happy that the other birds don't talk but Lance can hear them. The last act does go on a bit too long. It's biggest mistake is probably the forgettable title. I'm looking straight at it and I still don't remember it. Call it James Bird. This is good for adults and probably fun for the kids.
I'm your wing man
Will Smith voices super spy Lance Sterling who is accidentally turned into a pigeon by Walter, a geek inventor. Lance is mistaken for a bad guy and has become hunted by his own agency while being forced to team up with the inventor to save the world in a Bond-style spoof.
The character of Will Smith, who basically played himself is what made the film a joy to watch. I will admit I have grown weary of the fallen cop hero parent background in movies. Couldn't they get hit by a car directing traffic for a change?