**This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!**
“The greater the spy, the bigger the lie…”
Argylle released in theaters on February 2nd 2024. The spy action film stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa, and John Cena. It runs for approximately two hours and twenty minutes.
Author, Elly Conway is known for her spy novels, but when she learns that she may be able to predict actual events in a real-life spy organization, she becomes a target and must figure out who she can trust before it’s too late.
Here is the trailer:
Argylle has some entertaining moments sprinkled in, featuring a fantastic performance by Sam Rockwell, but does the rest of the film measure up? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
Sam Rockwell is as brilliant as ever!
Honestly, he’s the BEST part of this movie. I absolutely loved him in this role. He had me rooting for him and laughing quite a bit. The rest of the cast was fun as well, but he shined just a little bit brighter than all the rest.
Although the cat was a major scene stealer as well…
Cute concept.
I actually really liked the idea behind this film. As a writer, it was interesting seeing someone else’s process come to life on the screen. I mean, what’s better than your imaginary characters and plot coming true and impacting your real life? The flashy action worked for the most part as well and this film never took itself too seriously, which was a good thing.
The Cons:
Way too long…
This movie really should have only been an hour and forty minutes tops. It was way too long and it dragged certain plots out. I honestly feel like this film had lots of potential, but it went off the rails and some of the twists were really silly. Sure, I didn’t predict them, but they were so over-the-top and cheesy.
There were still enough entertaining moments to keep me invested, but this film could have been a lot better if it would have made up its mind about its actual intention.
So am I in or out?
I’m in about 75 percent…
Argylle is flashy and fun with plenty to enjoy (mostly Sam Rockwell and the cat), but its uneven pacing and outrageous twists prevented me from fully investing in this one.
Either way, if you enjoy spy action films, there’s enough here to appreciate.
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Argylle in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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