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Central Intelligence
U/A (INDIA)
2016
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Central Intelligence
Positive Reviews
105
Negative reviews
27
Average Rating
3.0
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2.2
That it manages to score a good laugh every couple of minutes is mostly a credit to stars Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, who make for a better mismatc ..
Av Club
2.5
Rawson Marshall Thurbers tepid buddy comedy is stuck between The Rock and a Hart place.
Indie Wire
2.0
In the end, youll find yourself thinking about better times, but its telling that those times are the Ride Along franchise.
We Got This Covered
2.0
There is, of course, absolutely nothing wrong with a silly summer popcorn movie.
Austin Chronicle
3.0
There are significant flaws that likely would have sank other films, but its nearly impossible to dislike Central Intelligence simply because Hart and ..
Collider
4.5
The camerawork in the conversation driven, one on one scenes isnt on point either.
Collider
3.0
Hart and Johnson both have a real gift for effortlessly grooving with other performers, so giving them a stage to groove on naturally lends itself to ..
Paste Magazine
4.4
It may not be a deep and complex masterpiece that will spawn symposiums and appreciations, but it is a classic of a very particular sort.
Rogerebert
2.3
The Rock and Kevin Hart try to breathe life into this disappointment.Imagine, if you will, a movie which wants to have a strong anti bullying message.
IGN
3.0
Still: to get this many laughs out of slotting Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson into a self aware bromance, you need to have some earthly idea what youre ..
Telegraph
0.5
Im at a loss for words.When I went to see Central Intelligence I expected an innocuous buddy spy comedy, but I wasnt ready for how virulent it would b ..
The Young Folks
1.5
But rather than it emphatically elevating Central Intelligence, it simply allows it to enjoyably simmer.
Cinema Blend
2.0
Cal frets about his life as his 20th high school anniversary looms at least until Robbie re enters.
Ny Daily News
2.5
Thankfully director Rawson Marshall Thurber manages to occasionally shift into high gear when it comes to action.
JoBlo
3.0
The movie doesnt set a high a bar for itself to clear (in terms of its storytelling quality and filmmaking craftsmanship), but it manages to clear tha ..
Screen Rant
2.5
The fanny pack, and Johnsons ultra confident rocking of it, represent everything you need to know about both the film and The Rock himself: silly, lig ..
The Globe And Mail
3.1
True, Central Intelligence is predictable, formulaic, and forgettable.
Philly
2.0
While we dont mind the generic story & weak script, we wish at least the performances would have been entertaining.
3.2
But in a dumb, likable way it offers some smiles and even a few genuine laughs.
One Guys Opinion
3.0
Central Intelligence wont blow you out of the theater, but you might be surprised at how well it works how genuinely funny it is given the familiarity ..
Village Voice
3.1
Lots of Big Man/Little Fella sight gags, confident muscle man, man pf action, paired with wee and manic and increasingly shrill funnyman.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
Bob Stone, a one time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent, comes home for his high school reunion.
Blu Ray
3.0
This has a pretty good laugh quotient as far as big budget action comedies go, but who came up with the idea of making the pint size Hart, one of the ..
Chicago Reader
2.5
Its not their fault that this movie falls flat more often than not.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Johnson nonetheless overcomes it with a sad and sympathetic face thats
The Times
3.5
The film is easy going and often very funny and when its not funny, at least its not irritating or stupid.
Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Of Harts many action comedies, Central Intelligence is one of the more enjoyable thanks to this entertaining collaboration and a heartfelt anti bullyi ..
Radio Times
2.5
But with a little more thought, this could have been a far funnier and smarter action comedy.
Screen It
2.0
Inevitably, the creepiness fades, the charm increases, and the film becomes progressively more bland and predictable as a result.
Independent
2.5
Smart title for a stupid comedy that surprises only by being less awful then you expect.
Rolling Stone
1.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju ..
Pop Matters
3.5
This is standard stuff, but director and co writer Rawson Marshall Thurber (Dodgeball) proves handy with action sequences (Robbies spectacular decimat ..
News Day
3.0
While it aims a little lower than the 21 Jump Street franchise, it will bring plenty of fans to theatres.
Film Journal
3.0
And yet in this goofy comedy the casting harmonises perfectly, and a decent but patchy screenplay becomes one of the funnier films of the summer.
The Guardian
3.0
This is a likable odd couple action comedy from director and co writer Rawson Marshall Thurber, who gave us Dodgeball.
The Guardian
3.0
Yet the result, while instantly forgettable, is a fundamentally pleasurable experience.
The Guardian
3.0
You dont come to this movie looking for a complex plot.You come to this movie hoping that Johnson and Hart make you laugh.
Az Central
3.5
The action half of this action comedy is perfunctory; Thurber has no gift for it.
Npr
2.5
Johnson and Hart are performers of trustworthy charisma, but their personal appeal hits its limits when they are recruited to perform in a film that i ..
Star Tribune
2.0
Oh, and hes a secret agent with the CIA, although the CIA think hes a traitor.
Daily Mail
2.8
Paired with the scrawny, squeaky voiced Hart, Johnson feeds off the inherent comedy in the juxtaposition of their bodies, making the films well timed ..
Ew
3.0
Central Intelligence will rapidly have you onboard with its benign tone and loveable leads.
Flim List
2.0
An action comedy without any action or comedy not even The Rocks charisma and enthusiasm can save this dud.
Empire
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Central Intelligence (Warner Bros.).If youre really desperate for yet another odd couple caper, consider this fast paced frot ..
Susang Ranger
3.0
See it for Hart and Johnson, but be ready for a formulaic albeit sometimes funny ride.
Common Sense Media
2.5
This action comedy, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, builds a sentimental strain into its violent stunts; the window smashing and car crashing off ..
New Yorker
3.0
Much of Central Intelligence works that way.Like all good comedies, its dotted with things you think you probably shouldnt laugh at, which only makes ..
Time
2.5
But whereas the Ben Stiller directed film had the audacity to stick with its unpleasantly dark notions right up through the jaded end, Central Intelli ..
Slant Magazine
3.1
That joke might seem like low hanging fruit, and it is.Central Intelligence wont win any points for originality, but that doesnt make it any less funn ..
Washington Post
2.5
Yet hope we do, even as the vulgar sight gags and plot inanities pile up.
The New York Times
2.5
On a technical level, director and co writer Rawson Marshall Thurber captures the action like one would expect in this post Bourne era, mistaking cutt ..
The Film Stage
2.5
The film itself is painless, strained, occasionally amusing, and utterly disposable just another studio buddy comedy/action movie that forgot where it ..
Boston Globe
3.2
Central Intelligence is forgettable fluff, but The Rock is damned entertaining while youre watching it.
Reeling Reviews
3.5
Warner Bros. In acting, as in life, commitment counts for a lot and few actors understand this as well as Dwayne Johnson.Just by virtue of being Dwayn ..
Uproxx
2.0
The thriller plot is boring and incoherent, and it forces the movie to drag on for nearly two hours.
Las Vegas Weekly
1.3
To succeed, they must not only contain enough laughs to tickle the funny bone but sufficient effective action to keep the pulse elevated.
ReelViews
3.0
And it capitalizes on the chemistry between Hart and Johnson, who convey what seems like genuine delight in each others company something that gives t ..
Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Central Intelligence does its best to make Johnson its Molly Ringwaldand its that effort that makes it just memorable enough to recommend.
The Atlantic
3.0
Really is a case of good enough. Theres enough to make for an amusing comedy, but like that disappointed teacher, you know it could have been so much ..
Lyles Movie Files
3.0
Summer blockbusters used to be reliably homophobic but, thanks to Johnson, this ones approach to love and lust seems genuinely new wave.
Standard
3.0
And so Hart plays Calvin, a mopey accountant whos not looking forward to his 20 year high school reunion; once the smartest, most athletic and popular ..
Los Angeles Times
3.1
Theres fun to be had, and heres hoping if the movie ends up being a massive hit someone writes a better script as it would pertain to the almost certa ..
Movie Freak
3.5
He plays his role with a big hearted warmth mixed with a lightning bolt of insanity, and the combination elevates Central Intelligence past its standa ..
Detroit News
3.5
It delivers on some basic, giddy, turn off your frontal lobes level. Its an action comedy utensil, like Rush Hour crossed with an old Arnold Schwarzen ..
Variety
3.1
At nearly two hours, Central Intelligences character dynamic and predictable formula become wearisome long before every scripted loose end gets neatly ..
Groucho Reviews
3.2
In the case of Central Intelligence, several things work better than I would have suspected, and as a result, I genuinely enjoyed the movie.
Hit Fix
3.8
Theyll simply sit back, enjoy the ride, and most importantly laugh.Central Intelligence understands this and goes out of its way to maximize the consi ..
Aisle Seat
3.5
The movie may not be terribly original, but it is entertaining and feels fresh.
Forbes
3.5
Most importantly, Central Intelligence stays in the same funny groove from start to finish.
Herald Sun
3.5
Still, Central Intelligence is pure popcorn, a consistently engaging joyride filled with belly laughs and endearing, relatable characters.
Consequence Of Sound
2.5
Thurber fills the movie with oddball and inexplicable moments of humor, and, as a result, some viewers will likely be scratching their heads wondering ..
Reel Film
3.1
Instead, its a mostly dumb but often weirdly sweet action comedy about bullies, high school friendships and grown men who still love John Hughes movie ..
Nj
2.0
Central Intelligence wastes Johnsons talent for drama and action.
Hey U Guys
2.5
Johnson and Hart actually do have potential as a comic duo better than Ice Cube and Hart in the already stale Ride Along franchise but Central Intelli ..
The Star
2.2
And its a shame because the rote action material comes at the expense of the much more surreal, and inspired bits of comedy that never get a chance to ..
The Play List
3.0
And Central Intelligence does indeed bounce along on the strength of its cast.
Now Toronto
3.1
It will make you laugh but leave you wishing the whole package was a little better.
Deseret News
4.0
Its an entertaining popcorn movie sure to satisfy its target market of younger audiences, done with all the polish that Hollywood money can buy.
Urban Cine File
3.5
Its a movie where you know whats coming but youre not annoyed to have to wait for it.
Ner Dist
3.0
Its sometimes schematic, but their relationship feels genuine in ways these run and gun movies usually dont.
The Age
2.5
Some of Melissa McCarthys recent vehicles have suffered from this malady, and the same goes for Rawson Marshall Thurbers Central Intelligence.
The Age
3.0
Where Paul Feig (director of the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot) sees low comedy as an an opportunity to race to the bottom, Thurber manages to take pre ..
Maki At The Movies
4.5
And thats quite a shame, considering both exhibit excellent comic timing and hilarious idiosyncrasies, especially as Johnson assumes the role of the f ..
3.1
The very brief Melissa McCarthy appearance is a welcome surprise, while Jason Bateman is the bully whose long hinted at comeuppance is oddly downplaye ..
New York Post
3.5
Sometimes its better not to travel in hope.I went along to the screening of Central Intelligence expecting little from the latest vehicle for Dwayne J ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
What it does have is chemistry between Johnson and Hart, which is the sole and entire reason to see the movie.
Abc
3.0
Cameo appearances from JasonBateman , Melissa McCarthy and Silicon Valleys Kumail Nanjiani make for good laughs.
Nz Herald
3.1
Plenty of slapstick and over the top action sequences accompany the mystery or at least make it louder.
Kansas City
3.0
Its a shame theyve gotten together for such a tired story with so many average jokes, but this is a very inoffensive film that is easy to enjoy.
Flicks
2.8
Both those movies prove that the buddy/action flick can be elevated to high art and entertainment.
Cleve Land
3.5
Its still riotously good fun, but it was heading somewhere much more interesting before it wimped out.
Contact Music
3.0
Instead, there are laughs here and there, but the plot keeps getting in the way of the humor.Thats because Central Intelligence wants to have its hyst ..
Film Racket
4.0
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE has its share of scatological humor, but for the most part it aims to be clever rather than low brow, and in that, too, it is a r ..
Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
The narrative is full of self referencial jokes and irreverent humour.
FilmFare
3.5
Central Intelligence is fun while it lasts, with some big laughs and warm goofiness.
Patriot Ledger
3.8
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Sltrib
2.5
If there is a story to Central Intelligence, its plain the scriptwriters themselves dont know what it is.
Scmp
4.5
Central Intelligence is a good flick and it may very well be good enough and likable enough that youll forgive its flaws.
1.9
Central Intelligence is one of those slick, gunplay riddled, stupidly plotted, aggressively loud buddy movies so formulaic and dumb, even if you see i ..
Chicago Sun Times
3.0
There are times when its almost enough to make you forget a very tired premise.
Straight
1.0
And the eventual resolution is entirely too neat n tidy in light of the (sometimes funny) crazy that precedes it: what began as a dark comedy finishes ..
Sandiego Reader
2.0
The movie feels ancient, an aching collection of cliches felt all the way down in its marrow.There are laughs, but theyre the empty kind, divorced fro ..
Cinemix Tape
2.5
Theres nothing terribly incompetent about Central Intelligence but nothing particularly interesting about it either.
ComingSoon
2.0
The action bits are engaging, but the story fails to come to grips with where the humour is supposed to lie.
Straits Times
2.0
Action is hard and comedy is hard, but doing the two together is harder than both put together.
Metro New York
4.5
While the only award it will win this year is best tagline, Central Intelligence proves that a little Hart and a big Johnson makes a lot of fun.
One Room With A View
2.5
But its high spirited, good natured junk, and its heart is in the right place.
Flavor Wire
3.1
The big payoff of Central Intelligence lies in the comic chemistry between Hart and Johnson.
Daily Herald
4.0
Instead, Central Intelligence develops its gags based around the comedians individual strengths as performers.
Crave Online
3.0
Hands down hilarious Who knew Dwayne Johnson was quite this funny
What So
4.5
Central Intelligence isnt going to be on anyones list of the best films of the year, but it is definitely a good way to spend a lazy summer night espe ..
Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
Central Intelligence is a perfectly serviceable, middle of the road comedy.
Lainey Gossip
0.5
There have been worse comedies to come out this year, but very few have been as lazy, which is essentially the antithesis of what Johnson and Hart pro ..
Fresh Fiction
3.5
A surprise third act appearance by Melissa McCarthy is just icing on a tasty cake.
Seven Day Svt
3.5
Central Intelligence isnt going to be remembered as a classic film, but its a nice slice of escapist entertainment for the summer.
Fat Guys At The Movies
2.5
Full of potential yet thin on substance, Central Intelligence is best seen as a challenge to the next writer director to put this pair together.
Concrete Play Ground
2.5
Exhibit A: Get Hard.This movie was good for a chuckle, but it wasnt laugh out loud funny like I was hoping the combination of him and Will Farrell wou ..
Blacknerd Problems
2.5
Central Intelligence is an action comedy that suffers many of the genres normal setbacks a distinct inability to pace itself, an inconsistent number o ..
Trespass Mag
3.0
If you are suffering from The Brexit Blues, then watching a tiny comic repeatedly clocking a hulking muscle man around the chops could be just what th ..
Daily Star
4.0
Its Bob that makes this film the best comedy of the summer so far.
Media Mikes
3.0
Central Intelligence, a Hollywood comedy romp that is as stupid as a bag of rocks, is a perfect example of a guilty pleasure.You can pick apart the pl ..
Toronto Sun
4.5
The artist formerly known as The Rock has long since proven that he has more natural acting chops than any other former muscleman turned thespian (sor ..
Film Frenzy
2.5
Dwayne Johnson has always been a likable actor, even in bad films.
Blog Bullz Eye
3.8
Its a damning portrait of modern journalism, the kind that reminds you why so many people dont believe reporters.They trust their collective gut.
Hollywood Into To
4.5
Hes hilarious, but he isnt so scattershot while making those laughs happen.
Spectrum Culture
2.5
In the end, Central Intelligence is a glaringly flawed affair, but the cliches and lazy set ups are, to a certain degree, endured thanks to the irresi ..
Cairo 360
3.8
Dwayne Johnson earns big laughs in the humorous Central Intelligence.
Johnhanlon Reviews
4.5
Central Intelligence isnt a great movie, but it does manage to be pretty good.
3.1
Is Central Intelligence a classic No. Is it a passable summer movie Sure. Will there be future pairings of Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson Dont bet agai ..
Heral
3.2
Central Intelligence is the best installment yet in Harts burgeoning mismatched, non buddy buddy movie genre that includes Get Hard and the Ride Along ..
Review Journal
1.5
Perhaps the greatest disappointment is the amount of violence that obscures a potentially powerful lesson about self confidence.
Parent Previews
3.0
Their terrific chemistry is entertaining and overcomes some glaring weaknesses in a script that gets overzealous in its desire to balance heart with h ..
Abc News Go
2.5
Sometimes, matches seemingly made in heaven end up somewhere closer to hell.
Seattle Times
3.0
Their collaboration is solid, but imagine what they could do if not constrained by the needs of the action comedy story.
Iol Co Za
3.0
They may not be anywhere near the same size, but these two very funny actors are in perfect alignment for this hilarious spy spoof assignment.
Parade
1.5
The ensuing mayhem is generic and the writing doesnt quite deliver anything new either.
Mid Day
2.5
This is a dumbed down formulaic comedy that is not deserving of the talent possessed by the two leads.
Huffing Ton Post
4.5
Slap my face and call me puerile, the new buddy comedy from Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson had me giggling and guffawing throughout... its just plain s ..
At Home In Hollywood
1.5
Hheres the latest attempt at finding a winning formula for a movie double act, and its a decidedly more miss than hit affair.
Herald Scotland
2.0
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Enfil Me
3.0
Theres a shortcoming to the film because youll never really buy that Bob is a bad guy, but Johnson is so funny and weird that youll enjoy him anyway.
Chesapeake Family
4.5
The specter of Hughes is all over this entertaining, clever, and finally heartwarming comedy.
D Cist
4.5
Central Intelligence is very dumb, very weird, and plot heavy to a fault, but its also light hearted, well intentioned, and frequently very funny.
3.0
It is a fun movie with no other intentions always a risk, given easy it is for such exercises to turn out to be no fun at all, and thus tedious.
Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
3.0
Central Intelligence turns over way too much time to its CIA storyline, and indulges in slack set pieces that are never quite crisp enough to work as ..
Buzz Feed
4.5
Central Intelligence is an entirely unchallenging and somewhat half assed buddy comedy that only works because of the solid performances and genuine c ..
About Boulder
3.0
And though the overall message of the story is corny at times, its value cannot be overlooked, given the climate that we live in.
Shadow And Act
4.0
The welcome surprise element with Central Intelligence however is that the movie actually carries an anti bullying message, proudly wearing it on its ..
Flickering Myth
1.5
Its the kind of movie that sends you from the theater smiling because youre glad its over.
Freep
3.0
Hart and Johnson actually pair up nicely, and Central Intelligence is a fun action comedy largely because of their antics and the chemistry that they ..
Family Home Theater
4.5
Central Intelligence has plenty of humor, a great onscreen bromance, and is really fun.
Movies With Mae
4.0
But at its best Central Intelligence has the fizz and crackle of an old school Hollywood screwball comedy.
Daily Review
2.5
Rather, its the underlying, offbeat sense of humour that shines brightest or simply radiates something more than a dull sheen in Central Intelligence, ..
Arts Hub
3.1
They try to make Central Intelligence into a buddy comedy, an action film, a spy thriller, a drama, a tale opposed to bullying and more.
Dcw50
3.5
Central Intelligence has some surprisingly tender moments between its stars that cut through the white noise of the generic thriller plot.
Spliced Personality
3.1
Hart easily carries the film, while Johnson gets an opportunity to be very muscled and very funny.
Buffalo
3.1
A man who admitted hacking into the accounts of actress Jennifer Lawrence and other celebrities is asking a federal judge for leniency.
Arca Max
3.8
Im not sure if the decision to watch this movie is as hard as it was for me, but I advise everybody to give it a try.
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