I haven't read any reviews about Get Smart, and I don't care what others are saying. I saw it tonight with high expectations because I really think Steve Carell is hilarious, and this movie did not disappoint. I grew up watching the original Maxwell Smart (Don Adams) as agent 86 on the Get Smart TV show. I used to love that show! I'd always pretend to talk into my shoe.
In the modern-day Get Smart, Steve Carell plays the clumsy Maxwell Smart, and I was afraid that I'd walk out of the theater saying that he "Missed it by that much!" But he didn't. He nailed it. And I thought that Anne Hathaway did a great job as agent 99. They worked together well on screen, and the part where they were dancing was very funny. My favorite part, where I was laughing so hard I could hardly see, was when he was in the bathroom and accidentally fired the little crossbow pocket knife through his foot, then through his cheek, etc. (hope I'm not ruining it for you) I could watch that part alone 10 more times.
Overall I thought that they captured the old fun elements of the TV show, and modernized it very well. It was funny, interesting, and the characters were likable. I'm giving this one a thumbs up. I'll see this one again... and again. Of course, I really liked the last Pink Panther with Steve Martin. So, if you're not in to those types of slapstick comedies, then you may not enjoy it. For me, it was right up my alley.
Until next time
The Cable Guy
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4 comments:
I'm only finding out now that you have a blog? Must have overlooked the general announcement.
Ted, mon ami! Comment vas-tu? Yes, I'm a blogger now. I'm kind of a wild card though. I tend to ramble about a variety of things, some work-related, others random.
Get Smart looks okay over all though it seems like Steve Carell is veering toward an excess of slapstick humor
I think for some it may have been a little too much. I'm OK with it though.
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