Spies in Disguise

Hagan Osborne started his review by saying, “For all the bonkers tomfoolery endured by Ethan Hunt, transforming into a fast-talking pigeon with a bow tie imprint emblazoned upon his chest is perhaps too overwhelming of a mission for a spy who has successfully gone knuckle-to-knuckle with Superman [aka Henry Cavill’s August Walker in Mission Impossible – Fallout].”

Paying homage to spy films with a nice combination of regular animation and an excitedly high-energy hip-hop soundtrack, Blue Sky Studios 2019’s action-comedy “Spies in Disguise” goes on a mission to revive with an inspirational message of nonviolence.

When a mysterious bionic villain, played by Ben Mendelsohn giving the danger with an Australian accent like no one else, with an army of killer drones threatens to cause extensive danger, the world’s greatest super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) unwillingly seeks the help of Walter Beckett (Tom Holland), a clumsy young scientist whose peaceful solution to fighting over Sterling’s beat them brutally.

Mischiefs happen, with Sterling and Beckett going on a worldwide adventure to capture their villain and prevent global destruction. All of this happens while Sterling, following an accidental experiment, must complete the mission as a blue pigeon with almost 360-degree vision, making Sterling go from James Bond to James Bird.

Osborne notes, “Not even James Bond could match Sterling in the suave department, let alone command the respect he does amongst his fellow spies.” The cast include Rashida Jones, Reba McEntire, Karen Gillan, DJ Khaled, and a funny supporting cast of polychromatic, strange pigeons.

Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, who make their directorial debut, deliver on the crazy story thanks to impressive visuals, high-energy action, humor, and strong performances from the voice cast – Holland being a standout – who are in line with the themes of compassion and understanding at the center of the film. Osborne ended his review by saying, “Like a tailored jet-black tuxedo with an accompanying bow tie to match, the message of non-violent conflict resolution at the centre of Spies in Disguise proves a stylish fit for a new era of animated filmmaking.”

I knew of this film, but I didn’t know what it was about. Recently when I decided to watch this on HBO Max, I thought this to be a crazy plot, but it was funny. I guess when they casted Will Smith, they must have thought of his performance in “Men in Black,” so that’s why he got the role. I say to watch this film because as crazy as it might sound, it’s a very funny movie that you will enjoy.

Look out tomorrow when I review the “Zombies” sequel in “Disney Month 2021.”