Spy (2015)

Mr. Feig did a great job writing and directing, 'Spy.' A fast paced and enjoyable action-adventure-comedy, this movie kept my attention from beginning to end. Other than a couple of unfunny comedic moments, McCarthy held it together and was funny and entertaining. Spy was everything I wanted it to be and more. I laughed harder at this movie than I did at most comedies. The production value was fantastic, the pacing was perfect, and director Paul Feig clearly knows how to do comedy but now can add action to his resume. Everything about this movie works. Spy is an absolutely brilliant, perfectly casted satire that should not be missed by fans of action or comedy. As far as lead performances go, this is in my opinion the funniest Melissa McCarthy has ever been. This is the ideal role for her because her character has a serious job and a serious mission contrasted with McCarthy's snarky personality and usual shenanigans, making for some truly hysterical situations.What I find most compelling about Spy is how likable each character is. It's not just McCarthy or Law, but each supporting character. Through its physical comedy and unexpectedly exhilarating combat scenes, it still manages to feel like a screwball comedy throwback with stellar verbal between the great actors. Everyone just seems to be having an absolute blast and that fun is contagious. Janney and Byrne stand out as solid and strong comedic presences. Hart and Statham take charge every scene they are in, each playing with their own Hollywood identities to great effect. At the center of it all, McCarthy and Feig steer the film, often managing heartbreaking honesty and side-splitting hilarity all at once. However, as you settle into the world, you can't help but love the ways in which it takes the self-righteousness out of spy thrillers by highlighting the hilariously dull details. Melissa McCarthy always rocks the movies where she usually plays funny roles in, because she is the best at that for her sense of humor and the way she emphasizes things to make it even funnier. In addition, the chemistry between Meslissa McCarthy and Jude Law is undeniable, hope to see them working together in more films. It also has a lot of mean spirited, bully type, humor; aimed at McCarthy's character (and her appearance). Still the movie is funny, and action-packed enough. Don't be put off by pretentious would-be intellectuals who wouldn't know humor if it came up and kicked them in the butt. There have been a number of spy spoofs made over the years. This has to be one of the funniest. All this is to say Spy is an entertaining spoof exposing the considerable comedic talent of Ms. McCarthy as the audience slowly forgets the fat on which she built her persona.
Rating: 9/10 Orange Slices. Spy