- Directors: Peter Segal
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005V9UG1I
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When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked by the evil syndicater known as KAOS, the Chief (Alan Arkin) has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell). Given little field experience and even less time, Smart armed with nothing but a few spy-tech gadgets and his unbridled enthusiasm must defeat KAOS if he is to save the day.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By underthethumb
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Format:DVD
Get Smart is a spy spoof very much in the vein of an Americanised Johnny English. Steve Carrell plays Agent 86, a desk agent who is thrown into the field when headquarters is attacked by KAOS, an evil terrorist organisation. Anne Hathaway partners him as Agent 99 as they try to save the world.
It is a fun to watch and well put together comedy and never taxes the brain too hard, though it ultimately feels a little repetitive as Steve Carrell effectively plays the same character as all his previous films. The other actors, especially Alan Arkin and Bill Murray look like they had a great time playing their parts; and Anne Hathaway puts in yet another great performance showing how diverse her acting talents are.
It is a fun to watch and well put together comedy and never taxes the brain too hard, though it ultimately feels a little repetitive as Steve Carrell effectively plays the same character as all his previous films. The other actors, especially Alan Arkin and Bill Murray look like they had a great time playing their parts; and Anne Hathaway puts in yet another great performance showing how diverse her acting talents are.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A. Ruette
Format:DVD
I'm old enough that I watched repeats of the original series. I do know what you are thinking though....Do you remember what they did to 'The Avengers'?
This is a film you can watch with your whole family and no-one will feel offended and everyone will Laugh Out Loud - really, not just in the Internet kind of way.
Carell Plays 'Smart' and Anne Hathaway plays Agent 99. Good casting has helped this film loads. There is also a 'blink and you'd miss it' cameo from Bill Murrey which made both me and Mrs. AR laugh as there is no reason for him to appear like he did!
What the film does well.
Good use of special affects.
Great Script.
Great Story.
Gives 'The Rock' another acting job.
Q-esque gadgets.
Hiro from Heroes is in it.
What the film does badly.
A little 'cheesy' and although the story is great, if you are an adult you may see some of the jokes coming from a mile off.
Summary
Is it wrong to enjoy a film which is aimed at a younger audience? I think not. When you strip away peoples desire to appear more educated and knowledgeable than everyone else you'll find we all share a primal desire to laugh in the company of others. This films allows you to do just that. You even get a quick glimps of Anne Hathaway in her undies...another 'blink and you'd miss it' moment.
AR's Review Score
Get Smart gets an 8/10 - A great 'All Rounder' of a film. Brilliant for a rainy afternoon with the kids or a film to watch in the evening with your better half.
This is a film you can watch with your whole family and no-one will feel offended and everyone will Laugh Out Loud - really, not just in the Internet kind of way.
Carell Plays 'Smart' and Anne Hathaway plays Agent 99. Good casting has helped this film loads. There is also a 'blink and you'd miss it' cameo from Bill Murrey which made both me and Mrs. AR laugh as there is no reason for him to appear like he did!
What the film does well.
Good use of special affects.
Great Script.
Great Story.
Gives 'The Rock' another acting job.
Q-esque gadgets.
Hiro from Heroes is in it.
What the film does badly.
A little 'cheesy' and although the story is great, if you are an adult you may see some of the jokes coming from a mile off.
Summary
Is it wrong to enjoy a film which is aimed at a younger audience? I think not. When you strip away peoples desire to appear more educated and knowledgeable than everyone else you'll find we all share a primal desire to laugh in the company of others. This films allows you to do just that. You even get a quick glimps of Anne Hathaway in her undies...another 'blink and you'd miss it' moment.
AR's Review Score
Get Smart gets an 8/10 - A great 'All Rounder' of a film. Brilliant for a rainy afternoon with the kids or a film to watch in the evening with your better half.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By K. O'Leary
Format:Blu-ray
I wasn't expecting much from this film, but was very pleasantly surprised. The format is extremely clever, and I can't immediately think of another film which is primarily a comedy but also has such exciting action scenes, a lot of which are more gripping than some dedicated thrillers.
Steve Carell is excellent as usual, and makes a believable spy, the twist being that he good one who lacks the confidence of his colleagues. Dwayne Johnson was a surprise comedy success in Be Cool, in fact his performance was the best thing in it, and he's brilliant here too, he may be one of the best "crossover" talents out there. Alan Arkin and James Caan also deliver some memorably funny lines, although Terence Stamp disappoints; he behaves as though he's making a commercial. Anne Hathaway plays her part as Carell's sparring partner and love interest admirably too.
The blu-ray presentation is also successful, great detail and colours, and the sound is punchy with an nicely enveloping soundtrack. Very impressive all round.
Steve Carell is excellent as usual, and makes a believable spy, the twist being that he good one who lacks the confidence of his colleagues. Dwayne Johnson was a surprise comedy success in Be Cool, in fact his performance was the best thing in it, and he's brilliant here too, he may be one of the best "crossover" talents out there. Alan Arkin and James Caan also deliver some memorably funny lines, although Terence Stamp disappoints; he behaves as though he's making a commercial. Anne Hathaway plays her part as Carell's sparring partner and love interest admirably too.
The blu-ray presentation is also successful, great detail and colours, and the sound is punchy with an nicely enveloping soundtrack. Very impressive all round.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Such a funny film love it everyone should get this a watch it s many times its great love it
Published 22 days ago by JoshuaBUK
5.0 out of 5 stars
so funny
i didnt think this film would be that good, but it is so funny and i love comedy action films, it works well, good buy
Published 1 month ago by mmmmmmm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
On a par with the original TV series. If you like belly laughs this is an excellent film to watch.
Published 2 months ago by The worker
3.0 out of 5 stars
Johnny Englishesque
It felt like I was watching Johnny English again (which I hated) bad acting, predictable plot, just a alright film really. Read more
Published 9 months ago by madidus
3.0 out of 5 stars
Johnny English, for Americans
Based on the 1960s spy spoof series, Get Smart is a fast moving comedy thriller with Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway taking the leading roles. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Martin Turner
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun movie, cropped image
Get Smart UK DVD release
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Published 13 months ago by dvdbash
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny spoof.
Most reviews here seemed to be pointlessly based in assumption circling around the attributes of the original series.
Not this one, I never knew a series existed. Read more
Not this one, I never knew a series existed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by William Templar
5.0 out of 5 stars
good for a laugh
Have been a fan for years of the old TV series and was not dissapointed with this. Silly comedy that can put a smile on your face.
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Philip H. Hicks
4.0 out of 5 stars
better than you would think
Ok so you look at this film and you see that it has The Rock in it and Anne Hathaway, it does have Steve Carell, but is that enough to save this god awful looking comedy? Read more
Published 16 months ago by bizmandan
4.0 out of 5 stars
SON OF A HAMSTER !!!!
This was one of the first Steve Carell movies I've ever watched and I've got to say it was and still is very funny I recommend anyone who likes Steve Carell to buy this because his... Read more
Published 16 months ago by HELLRATER
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