The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Review

As a spy movie, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is unique addition to the genre. Director Guy Ritchie brings his unique style that was seen in the new Sherlock Holmes movie. It does not have the intense action of the Mission Impossible  franchise nor does it have the Bomd style drama but for what it lacks in those catalogues it makes up in enjoyment and style. The plot revolves around a suave American CIA agent played by Henry Cavill and a tempered KGB agent played by Armie Hammer having too team up during the Cold War in order to stop an arms dealer from setting off a nuclear bomb.

The advantage this film has over Bond and Mission is its style. The set pieces and costumes make you think that you're in the Cold War era. The acting of Cavill and Hammer isn't bad either. Both suffered from poorly received summer blockbusters so it's good to see their skills being used better. The action is some of the most fun action scenes since the Mission Impossible. It's not better than it but since the new Bond film was not out at the moment it gives it some good competition.

Overall Man From U.N.C.L.E. is a stylish spy movie with a witty script that audiences may find enjoyable until the next Bond film premieres in the fall.

Grade: B