Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Get Smart 2: Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control

This direct-to-DVD sequel to Get Smart isn't as bad as one might expect - it's got some cool action and gadgets, some funny laughs, and more scope than just about any other direct-to-DVD movie I've ever seen. It however, definetely has its flaws and is cliched and predictable.

Bruce & Lloyd are the tech geeks from CONTROL, you know, that huge spy organization. They have finally perfected an invisibility cloak and have a party to celebrate. Then, the next morning they wake up and the cloaks gone. Bruce and Lloyd have to find it within 48 hours or it'll cost them their jobs!

Bruce and Lloyd are a good comedy team, and the gadgets are cool. The good stuff - stops there. It's a direct-to-video movie so I couldn't expect much, and I was still disappointed. I hated the subplot with a dictator, and seriously what's the deal with all the romantic subplots?! Poorly written dialogue doesn't help either.

A clunky, clottered mess. D+

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