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  • Actors: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Alan Arkin, Terence Stamp, Dwayne Johnson
  • Directors: Peter Segal
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 23 Feb 2009
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001CEE1V2
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,701 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The Cold War may be over, but that doesn't mean it can't still be milked for laughs. Get Smart, the sassy film version of the Mel Brooks/Buck Henry-created '60s TV satire, brings plenty of elements of the original series and spins it freshly into the new world of bad guys in the 21st century, pretty much without losing a beat. Steve Carell is perfectly cast as the bumbling Maxwell Smart--but in a slick improvement on the TV show, Smart isn't really hapless--though he has a bit of a self-esteem problem (all around his apartment are sticky notes with exhortations like "You can do it!"). Carell's Maxwell Smart is a sharp techie researcher at the uber-secret crime-battling agency, CONTROL, who's just a little out of his element out in the field. As his data-crunching sidekick Bruce (Masi Oka of Heroes) says, "We're the ones guarding democracy!", aghast that Max would want to be an agent. But Max longs for the action enjoyed by the likes of Agent 23 (a godlike Dwayne Johnson), with glamorous deployments around the world. When he finally gets his dream assignment--as the newly minted Agent 86--he's paired up with the slick and experienced Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), who provides great lines, not to mention some interesting chemistry, while she continually saves Max from harm's way. The cast is terrific, with memorable appearances by Alan Arkin as the Chief, Terrence Stamp as the head of the uber-evil KAOS, and Bill Murray as a (literally) put-out-to-pasture agent whose spy post is inside a tree ("really great, old-school stuff" he calls his assignment). And there's plenty of action, explosions, and creative shootouts with the bad guys (highlight: a freefall from a plane, with two people and just two parachutes). But it's Carell and his combination of insecure yearning and deadpan delivery that make Get Smart as well smart as it is. --A.T. Hurley


DVD Description

Based on the sixties hit TV series Get Smart follows the perils and adventures of Agent Smart (Steve Carell, The 40 Year-old Virgin) as he is sent on his most dangerous and important mission: to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS.

When the headquarters of secret U.S. spy agency CONTROL is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the chief (Alan Arkin, Little Miss Sunshine) has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart, who has always dreamed of working in the field alongside his idol Agent 23 (Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock). Smart is partnered instead with the other agent whose identity has not been compromised: the lovely but lethal veteran Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway, The Devil Wears Prada). Chaos and hilarity ensues in this action-comedy.

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious Update of Classic "Get Smart" Television Series, 11 Aug 2008
By John Kwok (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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"Get Smart" is a silly and smart update of the original 1960s hit television series, offering as slapstick humor, the untold story as to how Maxwell Smart became CONTROL Agent 86. Steve Carell is absolutely dead on as the nerdy nebbish Maxwell Smart (Agent 86) in "Get Smart". However, unlike the original actor, Don Adams, from the television series, Carell's bumbling Smart is actually a brilliant technical analyst in disguise, who happens to use his encyclopedic knowledge to help get himself and Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway in yet another brilliant performance) after one deadly serious - but also funny - situation after another. Alan Arkin is also perfect as CONTROL's Chief, while Terence Stamp is fine too as KAOS' sinister head Siegfried, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shows he is a master of both physical comedy and action adventure stunts as CONTROL Agent 23. Long-time fans of the original television series will recognize a lot of homages to the original series, including a surprise cameo by Bernie Kopel as a befuddled German tourist. Yes "Get Smart" may seem a bit long, with too many car crashes and chase scenes, but it is still the funniest film I have seen so far this year. So fellow moviegoers, your mission is clear: "Get Smart" and enjoy every minute of the splendid chemistry between Carell and Hathaway.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Watch and Laugh! You'll enjoy this!, 12 Aug 2009
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.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This is hilarious, 29 Aug 2008
By Hugh Claffey (Co. Kildare Ireland) - See all my reviews
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I went to see this movie with my kids aged 8 through 13 and we all laughed out loud. I haven't had such a good time at the movies in years. The kids chose the movie and I was expecting to fall asleep, but they enjoyed it and so did I. There was lots in it for the grown ups, I especially enjoyed Alan Arkin, as the boss of the spy network, losing his cool with the Vice President (I presume supposed to be Chaney). There were a few quasi-political gags - especially the 'profiling' scene in the plane,and also the stuff you'd expect about boxer shorts and Max shooting himself with this own weapons. I loved the cone of silence. I thought the lovely Ann Hathaway was excellent, though this is probably the hormones talking, and the big Football player guy (can't remember his name) was not bad.
I didn't give it five stars, because I thought the dance scene was very unkind to 'heavy' people, its true Max sent himself up for his 'heavy' past, but I think the scene was more unkind than funny. In fact I thought when the dance stuff started that I was at the usual comedy which has twenty minutes of humour, and runs itself into the ground, but it picked up again after the dancing and I think was hilarious.
If you can, go see it
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3.0 out of 5 stars Funny Spy Spoof
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... Read more
Published 5 days ago by underthethumb

5.0 out of 5 stars Get smart
I was satisfied with this product, this film is action-packed and funny in places overall this film was amazing.
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Z. Flitcroft

3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough belly laughs
Steve Carell's (he is an executive producer) movie version of Get Smart is a good DVD for a night in. It is funny but there are very few belly laughs in it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by haunted

2.0 out of 5 stars Over Rated Spoof stick to Johnny English
Maybe I was expecting too much from this film but I struggled to get through it and laughed only a few times. Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Newstead

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable
I'd never seen the original series get smart, however, I enjoyed this spy caper from start finish. The rock is great and Steve Carells dead pan lines made me giggle! Read more
Published 8 months ago by EP1000

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
This film is alright for a saturday night if there is anything on the television. It inoffensive fun. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Martin Bushby

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Very Good
Before I watched this film, I read the reviews of the press and most of them weren't great. I am unfortunately one of those guys who will put himself off watching it because of... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Steven Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars Steve Carrel is Great!
Steve Carrel was made for this part as he did an outstanding performance, with hilarious moments and a great story. Great Comedy Film!
Published 9 months ago by Mr. C. J. Deacon

4.0 out of 5 stars I likable comedy that won't have you rolling about with laughter.
But it will amuse you thoughout, I laughed quite solidly throughout something most comedies fail to do. I suppose it deserves four stars not the three initially gave it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by genejoke

4.0 out of 5 stars Daft & funny spy film
Get Smart is good fun. It never takes itself too seriously and has a good mix of action and comedy. There are some great setpieces, a few fantastic lines and the cast is very... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr W

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