SummaryLeslie Nielsen stars as the hilarious Agent WD-40, lured back into service by The Agency, in this outrageous comedy hit that blends high-tech adventure with high-spirited humor. (BV Entertainment)
Directed By:Rick Friedberg
Written By:Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer, Rick Friedberg, Dick Chudnow
Spy Hard
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25
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50
Instead of building sustained comic set pieces, it takes a machine-gun approach to humor. Without looking at where it's aiming, it opens fire and sprays comic bullets in all directions, trusting that a few will hit the bull's-eye. A few do, but many more don't.
50
Most of the laughs come near the beginning, before Rick Friedberg's klutzy directing becomes annoyingly monotonous.
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Dec 24, 2023
10
I loved this film. For fans of deadpan humor and action/spy films. Loads of fun movie references throughout. And the Weird Al opening theme is hilarious. I first watched it as a young teenager and I think that is the perfect age. Its very silly and I can see why people wouldnt like it, but for me personally, its a childhood classic and one of the most rewatched movies. Love Leslie Nielsen and this film has some great moments. If you like Naked Gun, Leslie Nielsen or deadpan humor its a no brainer! Ignore the critics and dont take life so seriously. Everyone could do with some Leslie Nielsen sillyness in their lives! :)
Jan 23, 2025
8
This is classic parody movie and too much logic should not be expected. It was one of Nielsen's classic in my childhood and still I find it funny. It is meant more for kids of course (except some parts)
40
Sporadically funny, but never more than a sting of crude gags.
38
Nielsen's schtick is getting pretty threadbare by now -- his movies used to wring laughs from assaults on his silver-haired dignity, but after years of screen buffoonery, he has no dignity left to assault.
30
The picture that will test the durability of Leslie Nielsen's lowbrow franchise -- and proves the talent of the regrettably absent Zucker brothers-Jim Abrahams team --Spy Hard sticks so closely to the "Naked Gun" formula that one half-expects an O.J. Simpson cameo.
11
Filled to the bursting point with witless, sub-Mad magazine movie parodies, pointless cameos by a seemingly endless parade of has-beens, and once-hysterical, now stale jokes lifted straight from "Airplane!" and the original "Naked Gun", Spy Hard is a truly desperate comedy.
0
The best bits come in the first few minutes -- or maybe the jokes just seem fresher then.
Jul 17, 2020
7
It's a very good idea that is sadly rushed from start to finish it just tries to hard.
Mar 5, 2022
4
The comedy approach is a rapid fire of jokes, but it is about as effective as small-arms fire against a tank. You might get lucky and hit something once in a while, but you are not gonna take it out. This and a thoroughly uninspired second half mean that Spy Hard ranks firmly amongst the worst Nielsen comedies.
Apr 11, 2020
4
I thought it was ok, but it could've been better. Leslie Nielsen deserved better
Dec 28, 2018
3
Me encantan las películas de comedia del carismático Leslie Nielsen. "Aterriza Como Puedas" y "Agárralo Como Puedas" deben de ser de las películas con las que más me he reído en mi vida. Humor absurdo, fácil y simple. Eso caracteriza a esta 'saga' de filmes. El problema es que Spy Hard es demasiado repetitiva, simplona y los gags y chistes no están ni de lejos a la altura de sus predecesoras, que considero iconos del cine de humor. Existiendo el resto de cintas de Nielsen y teniendo horas para retorcerte de la risa, no recomiendo en absoluto "Espía Como Puedas". No recomendada.
Apr 18, 2011
3
The motto for the movie should've been "and none of the laughs". I guarantee that watching any old cheesy bond film will have more unintentional laughs then this movie did through its entirety.
