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Johnny English
the one line review:
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the overview
There was no surprise that this film was bloody ridiculous. Rowan Atkinson has a certain charm though... probably Blackadder.. that makes films with him just about bearable.
the plot:
Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) is the only MI7 agent in the country after all the other agents are blown up at a funeral. And when a plot to dethrone the Queen is discovered, he is charged with protecting the crown jewels and finding the culprit. Natalie Imbruglia assists.
the verdict:
What do you expect? It wasn't actually as stupid as I expected it would be, but that's not to say it's a good film.
It's watchable, especially with Natalie Imbruglia in it (whom, for the uninitiated, was Beth in Neighbours AND is a total honey) but don't expect anything at all intellectual. It's enjoyable enough if you're a fan of the Atkinson scool of humour, which derives mainly from Blackadder style comedy.
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