Powered by an all-star cast and an incredible story inspired by true events, “Official Secrets” is utterly enthralling stuff, especially if you enjoy political and legal dramas.
As a sly and self-aware homage to beloved spy films past and present, and as a slick and stylish action thriller with a definite subversive streak, “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is easily the most fun to be had at the box office so far this year.
“Mortdecai” is goofy, over-the-top fun thanks to Johnny Depp and to director David Koepp’s efforts to keep the running gags and physical comedy rolling at a good clip.
Tightly-plotted, intense, and intelligent, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is a solid, engaging thriller that can stand alongside the previous film adaptations of Tom Clancy’s espionage novels in terms of quality while also retooling and freshening up the concept for newer audiences.
Red 2 isn’t quite as much wicked fun as the original, but it’s very, very close, and thus it certainly doesn’t disappoint in terms of both action and laughs.