The Man from UNCLE is not as fun as, say, Kingsman, but it’s another fine entry in a year full of great spy comedies that subvert James Bond.

U.N.C.L.E is a wicked, entertaining ride that zips around all the cliches — the stoic, brutish Russian; the lecherous Italian; the icy villainess; the smooth-talking spy, and so on. To dismiss it as a spoof of spy films is doing it injustice. U.N.C.L.E is too fun, lavish and beautiful to be a spoof. However, those who expect modern pizzazz from Ritchie may be disappointed. This is a nostalgia trip to the age when Hollywood films dared to dismiss realism and embrace the absurd, stylishly.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is a sleek and stylish homage to the ’60s TV show of the same name. It features strong performances, stunning cinematography and sharp dialogues that will keep you entertained.