Central Intelligence (2016)
2016
PG-13
107 Minutes
After he reunites with an old pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
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Calvin (Hart) was at the peak of his life in high school and Robbie (Johnson) was the fat guy who was bullied every time. 20 years later, they bumped to each other and it looks that things have switched for the both of them. Calvin, now an accountant has marriage problems and is unsatisfied with his work, and he has to team up with Robbie (now Bob Stone) who is working under the CIA in under covering a worldwide chaos.
The best thing of Central Intelligence is how Hart and Johnson's chemistry work well on screen. Both of the characters are compelling and well-crafted in their story arcs, and their odd dynamic works as a magic. It’s genuinely funny and surprisingly works as a buddy-comedy. It’s written with significant themes of bullying, marriage and friendship.
Where the movie falters is how it blends comedy and crime – of course, the buddy-com formula and spy antics stay, but there’s nothing anymore new on it.
VERDICT: Central Intelligence heavily relies on to the dynamic chemistry of Hart and Johnson, even they couldn't imagine.0 member like this review.
