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The Spy Who Dumped Me

10 August 2018English1h 57m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 5 scored reviews · 1 not rated

McKinnon shines, but the film can't decide if it's a comedy or a spy thriller.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Kate McKinnon's comedic performance
  • Criticised: Inconsistent genre, weak commitment

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What 6 critics are saying

Critical reception for The Spy Who Dumped Me is mixed to moderate, with most reviewers finding it a passable but flawed entertainer. Kate McKinnon is singled out repeatedly as a standout performer, with several critics noting she carries much of the film's comedic energy, while the chemistry between the two leads is also acknowledged. The most consistent criticism across reviews is the film's failure to commit to a single genre, leaving it neither a fully satisfying comedy nor a convincing spy thriller. Pacing and runtime are additional concerns, with some subplots seen as tedious and the humor noted as inconsistent.

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Critic reviews (6)

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  1. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    While Mila Kunis is an actor with good comic timing of her own, it's Kate McKinnon who walks away with the film.
  2. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    The run-time doesn't work in its favour at this point, especially as some sub-plots become tedious, drawing your attention away from the main story. While its grittier than your average chick flick, the biggest drawback in 'The Spy Who Dumped Me' is that it doesn't commit to one genre. There's not enough action or intrigue that comes with a spy flick which becomes problematic when the humour fails to land. Still, there's a lot of fun to be had with some surprises and enough laughs to keep you reasonably entertained.
  3. Deccan Chronicle

    Film review ·

    The main attraction for this movie is the two lead stars, Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon, who share a really good chemistry.
  4. DNA India

    Film review ·

    It's a glimpse into a world where Kate McKinnon is let out of her cage. Watch it for her and to understand how to compliment women.
  5. Sify

    Film review ·

    Mounted with excellent production values, the film has its moments of brilliance and cliches, which does offer a midlist, escapist journey, over all.
  6. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    The most unexpected aspect of this film, though, is all the violence and point-blank shootings, which one wouldn't typically associate with an otherwise frothy film. Shock value arising from these moments adds an added layer of dark comedy, and that's fundamentally where the problem lies – the film's inability to commit to one genre.

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