Get Smart (2008)

Very disappointing...

So much average

Don't listen to the negative reviews

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Funny, funny, hilarious.... They tried like Bond movies but in their own style. Full of entertainment. Steve Carell Anne Hathaway Dwayne The Rock Johnson Get Smart Film

Let me start off by saying that I haven't seen the TV series that this movie is adapted from, and so can't make any comparisons or comment on its transition to the big screen. Having viewed 'Get Smart' with next to no knowledge of what the the show was even about, I was hugely disappointed to find a generic and boring comedy movie filled with a bunch of lame and unoriginal jokes.There was only one scene that actually made me laugh, and that was the one where Carrell's character is attempting to navigate the room full of laser traps. Other than than, the humour just didn't appeal to me and there's nothing that separates the jokes in this film from the majority of other modern day comedies. 'Get Smart' is a poor comedy movie and I'm completely put off from checking out the TV show if it's anything like this.

The first 20 minutes were kinda boring. Nothing that much happened, and the comedy was not that funny. It felt like rejects from the more recent "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie.From there, the action, characters, and comedy all became better. If you wanted to stop watching after 20 minutes, read the review further to see if you're interested."Get Smart" was an action-comedy that blended action with comedy. There was a fair amount of action and some comedy. Personally, though, I enjoyed the action more than the comedy. The comedy was funny, even though the jokes were not always consistent. On the other hand, the action and thriller reminded me of a much more recent movie, "Survivor" (2015) with Milla Jovovich.The action was light but still exciting. It was helped by a touch of comedy, such as the scene a man dangling off a plane's banner. (If you watch the movie, you'll know what the joke is.)If that sounds interesting to you, then I'd not turn it off after 20 minutes. The action was fairly prevalent, with action-comedy style action. The comedy was somewhat there.+ Fun action+ Some laughsBoring in the first 20 minutesScore: 8

Having seen the original series when younger, I was doubtful about the prospects for a film adaptation of "Get Smart". But the film stars the perfect actor for the Maxwell Smart (Agent 86) role--Steve Carrell. And the writers were smart to diverge from the total goofiness that was Don Adams's main character trait. Instead, Max in the film is clueless but lovable and slightly more intelligent.Anne Hathaway is great as agent 99, a perfect blend of beauty, physicality and comic timing. The energy between agents 86 and 99 feels believable.This is a comedy with real laughs. A nice blend of physical humor, one liners, and clever punchlines keeps it fun.Some nice cameos, good production values and special effects make the film a joy to watch, with strong stunt work and credible props that make the film more than a lampoon. It's a spy story with a strong comic sense. I was pleasantly surprised. Though familiarity with the series might add depth to the viewer's experience, it is not needed for enjoyment of this film.