tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post635269280890313324..comments2024-03-22T14:48:09.697-04:00Comments on Dell on Movies: The Girl Week Blogathon: SpyDellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-11033900882986365972015-11-22T15:54:40.855-05:002015-11-22T15:54:40.855-05:00It is a very fun ride. Hope you check it out.It is a very fun ride. Hope you check it out.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-20401803662346721492015-11-22T15:27:34.086-05:002015-11-22T15:27:34.086-05:00I really heard many pleasant things about this.I really heard many pleasant things about this.Alex Raphaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07080214073517411435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-160253065964037912015-11-21T22:36:34.176-05:002015-11-21T22:36:34.176-05:00Glad you at least liked it. I had a blast with it....Glad you at least liked it. I had a blast with it.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-34848812955532164472015-11-21T19:08:04.667-05:002015-11-21T19:08:04.667-05:00Great review! I wasn't nearly as excited about...Great review! I wasn't nearly as excited about this movie as I'd expected to be. I think it was because, as you said, the plot was fairly generic. I did like the main character, though, and Jason Statham was hilarious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-248371521653522462015-11-20T09:14:01.565-05:002015-11-20T09:14:01.565-05:00You're absolutely right that Aldo genuinely pr...You're absolutely right that Aldo genuinely praises her, I just wish he wasn't so creepy. It doesn't help that his big declaration has nothing to do with wanting to get to know her in any meaningful way. He simply wants to, in his words, fuck her. On top of that, she had no interest in him, so he's not really a love interest. Having guys chase after her in The Heat was okay, but the actual love story was between Sandra Bullock and Anthony Mackie with McCarthy's love life is relegated to punchline status. In either case, it had little effect on how much I enjoyed the movie while in the movie. I think Spy is great. It's just something I noticed that seems to be a recurring theme in her work.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-21539098595519622752015-11-20T07:41:04.399-05:002015-11-20T07:41:04.399-05:00Well Aldo was the only guy in the movie who genuin...Well Aldo was the only guy in the movie who genuinely praised her work and made her believe in herself again, without treating her like an old, spinster friend or Ford's final 'thanks' :)<br /><br />Also The Heat? There was a nice subplot with a whole bunch of men chasing after her.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-78795972264172184232015-11-20T00:36:02.153-05:002015-11-20T00:36:02.153-05:00Statham was on fire. Would love to see him back fo...Statham was on fire. Would love to see him back for a sequel, should they make one.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-33064894158890472802015-11-19T23:02:39.953-05:002015-11-19T23:02:39.953-05:00This movie is amazing. Melissa McCarthy and Paul ...This movie is amazing. Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig are such a good combination. And I'm glad you highlighted Jason Statham. He kills it, and absolutely keeps up with Melissa the whole way, which can't be easy!Seanhttp://assholeswatchingmovies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-12328243114287336602015-11-19T15:14:14.381-05:002015-11-19T15:14:14.381-05:00No. I'm glad she didn't end up with Law...No. I'm glad she didn't end up with Law's character. That's not my complaint. Aldo was funny within the context of the movie, but I can't go so gar as to call him good guy when constantly and brazenly trying to feel up every woman in sight. I just find it curious that these kinds of guys are the only ones interested in her in almost all of her movies. It's like they have to be some sort of degenerate, or pissy-drunk, or both to like her. That's all. And yes, Statham rocks.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-49690507635141366232015-11-19T14:38:41.931-05:002015-11-19T14:38:41.931-05:00I don't get your problem with the men and Susa...I don't get your problem with the men and Susan - just because Aldo was a bit pervy doesn't mean he was not a good guy. What, is it wrong that the bore that was Law's character and her didn't hook up in the end? I loved the way they played it. Also yes - Statham rocks. I wish he teamed up with Ritchie again.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-66236122428161476662015-11-17T18:25:19.822-05:002015-11-17T18:25:19.822-05:00Glad you liked it. I'm a gan of hers, but I th...Glad you liked it. I'm a gan of hers, but I think she's picked some pretty bad projects. That supporting cast was great, especially Statham.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-81384983027089123582015-11-17T11:49:51.968-05:002015-11-17T11:49:51.968-05:00I just watched this last night and thought it was ...I just watched this last night and thought it was hilarious. I'm shocked, I can't stand McCarthy. I think shes completely overrated in Bridesmaids and I've only found a few of her skits when hosting SNL funny. Otherwise I think she's obnoxious, but this film worked. Mostly because of Stathium, Byrne, and Hart. But it worked.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-56971232570391873542015-11-17T08:23:07.189-05:002015-11-17T08:23:07.189-05:00I've seen bits and pieces of a couple differen...I've seen bits and pieces of a couple different episodes of Archer, not enough to remember. Might have to check it out more fully. I've always found Statham funny. Even in most of his action flicks he shows a sly sense of humor. McCarthy is a big time talent. Hopefully, she'll go further in testing and stretching it. And I agree wholeheartedly with what you say about the love interest issue.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-87517197341133320152015-11-17T03:32:24.573-05:002015-11-17T03:32:24.573-05:00I remember when I went to watch this film, I was h...I remember when I went to watch this film, I was half-comatose from school and could barely move the muscles necessary to laugh but I found this film extremely funny. I think you're right about McCarthy adding something besides raunchy humour to her stable of skills, I think she could go dramatic. Statham was also a delight, don't know if you've ever seen a tv show called Archer - it's about a spy who does more boasting and drinking than actual spy work. Statham's Ford was reminiscent of that and I think he should do more comedy because he is quite a funny guy. The love interest question is an interesting one. No matter how weird a male character is, his love interest is almost always normal and desirable but female leads who like you said aren't hollywood's conventional 'beautiful' do get weird lovers. I think it's definitely a weakness Hollywood has at the moment but one that I think will pass as more and more unconventional actors garner fame and writers have to broaden their perspectives.Kgothatjo Magolegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17851686296089750322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-44006434701570779212015-11-16T22:53:35.775-05:002015-11-16T22:53:35.775-05:00I fully expected the crude dialogue, given that it...I fully expected the crude dialogue, given that it was McCarthy, and I have a predilection for "too graphic violence," so those things aided my own enjoyment, lol. Glad you liked the film. And I really hope to see McCarthy with a major role in a drama. If she's anywhere near as good as Martindale, she'll be fantastic.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-50465773582963655842015-11-16T18:46:09.316-05:002015-11-16T18:46:09.316-05:00I finally saw this a couple of weeks ago having mi...I finally saw this a couple of weeks ago having missed it in theatres and thought it was a fun, goofy spy spoof that was hampered slightly by a few scenes of too graphic violence and needlessly crude dialogue that diluted some of the pleasure of the film for me. <br /><br />But overall I really did enjoy it, McCarthy is so talented but she is surrounded by an entire cast who jumps into the spirit of the film. I LOVE Miranda Hart, I knew her before this from the British series Call the Midwife, who is perfect as her gawky office buddy who reacts just as you'd expect when finding herself suddenly in the field. I agree that Melissa McCarthy could score in drama, she has a winsomeness that could be turned to pathos, she has qualities that remind me of the awesome Margo Martindale.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-35355428158334655212015-11-16T09:55:38.767-05:002015-11-16T09:55:38.767-05:00I agree with this on all counts.I agree with this on all counts.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-24093569281640642702015-11-16T09:30:38.427-05:002015-11-16T09:30:38.427-05:00LOVED this film, easily one of my favorites of the...LOVED this film, easily one of my favorites of the year still. It's the funniest film McCarthy has done, and it's also her fullest performance. And that supporting cast!! I totally agree that Statham was the stand-out, but they were ALL great - a rarity these days.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480863610135936930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-49941874413886685622015-11-16T06:33:50.507-05:002015-11-16T06:33:50.507-05:00I had the same expectations going. Thankfully, thi...I had the same expectations going. Thankfully, this exceeded those by leaps and bounds.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-89942538549263876022015-11-16T06:31:35.176-05:002015-11-16T06:31:35.176-05:00This was loads of fun. I doubt Statham will get a ...This was loads of fun. I doubt Statham will get a nod, but he is deserving.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-4688495100662066672015-11-16T03:16:23.041-05:002015-11-16T03:16:23.041-05:00I actually didn't expect to like this as much,...I actually didn't expect to like this as much, considering McCarthy had been in some awful comedies. This was hilarious, loved McCarthy and the supporting cast (especially Statham) in this. Big Screen Small Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047376725272000920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-44578287410879163242015-11-16T01:34:34.059-05:002015-11-16T01:34:34.059-05:00This film was hilarious. I had fun watching this ...This film was hilarious. I had fun watching this and please, FYC Jason Statham for Best Supporting Actor. He's so hilarious. Plus, I love that moment where Miranda Hart's character saw 50 Cent and said "OMG, 50 pent-piece!"thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.com