The Man from UNCLE

“America teaming up with Russia. That doesn't sound very friendly.”

Filmology Rating: 2.75 out of 4

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. brings a not so serious spy movie to the table in a form that is enjoyable to watch. Taking place in the 1960's at the height of the Cold War, this movie does a great job of not only showing that tension, but also the rivalry that the two super powers had for one another. This rivalry and tension is showed through the two main characters Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer). The American spy Napoleon is this arrogant, suave, cocky smart aleck and most stereotypes that a typical American would have while the Russian spy fills the stereotype as a temperamental strong Russian man. These two do not like one another and are constantly trying to outdo one another and the result makes for an enjoying dynamic to watch. They are accompanied by the beautiful and the talented Alicia Vikander who is coming off an amazing performance in Ex Machina. Having said this, this movie is not without its flaws. With any Cold War period piece, you can almost always assume that there is a nuclear bomb involved and this of course was the case. This has been played out time and time again in spy movies and it just gets repetitive. For me, the biggest flaws for this movie have to be the weak plot and a weak villain. Comparing to other recent spy movies like Kingsman, Spy, and the new Mission Impossible, this movie just wasn't up to their standards of special effects and spectacle. Like I said though, this was a fun movie to watch and it was not without its enjoyable moments.

Rating: Rent It

-Nick