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The Spy Next Door
2010
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The Spy Next Door
Positive Reviews
9
Negative reviews
30
Average Rating
1.9
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4.5
Puffy of face, long blond hair framing smoky hazel eyes, Bardots ruination of man includes sumptuous sets (her submarine), Vadims trademark gratuitous ..
Austin Chronicle
0.0
But that was last century, and the Chan we knew and loved, the Chan who contorted (and frequently fractured) his lithe, Peking Opera trained body into ..
Austin Chronicle
1.9
The Spy Next Door is precisely what you would expect from a PG rated Jackie Chan comedy with that plot. If thats what youre looking for, you wont be d ..
Rogerebert
1.0
Chan and Valletta have the opposite of chemistry its like rubbing lead up against a chicken breast.
Telegraph
1.0
The Spy Next Door is that rare comedy that doesnt just insult the intelligence of the audience unlucky enough to see it, but abuses the performers ons ..
Cinema Blend
1.0
Chan is 55 and has beaten his body up pretty badly over the years, so its not like we expect miracles.
Ny Daily News
1.3
1 out of 4 stars Country USA Language English The Spy Next Door Directed by Brian Levant Written by Jonathan Bernstein, James Greer and Gregory Poirie ..
The Globe And Mail
3.1
The plot may be forgettable, but the execution is frantic and funny.
Philly
1.5
Like director Brian Levants last two outings2002s Snow Dogs, 2005s Are We There YetThe Spy Next Door is immediately forgettable family entertainment, ..
Village Voice
1.0
In middle age Jackie Chan cant keep coasting on boyish charm, as evidenced by this dreadful family comedy that does him no favors with its opening tit ..
Chicago Reader
1.9
Chan has more chemistry with the kids than with Valletta, but the story is so insipid that its likely to only sadden fans of the martial arts icon and ..
Usa Today
1.8
When Jackie Chan gave up on acting and decided to retire, he didnt issue a press release, he made The Spy Next Door.
Eric Ds Nider
2.0
A Chinese agent working under cover with the CIA (Jackie Chan) inadvertently embroils his new girlfriend (Amber Valletta), and her three kids who dont ..
News Review
1.5
If youre still concerned about the film and its appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home who may be interested in seeing it, we sugges ..
Screen It
2.0
The film also manages to nail its emotional climax, thanks to a sweet performance from Foley (Bob singing her to sleep in Chinese is the films nicest ..
View London
2.5
Entertaining in spots but too obviously low budget, the film faces so so returns.
Film Journal
1.9
Only in America, folks, and possibly only in the movies, but this one doesnt bat an eye.
Boston
1.0
Jackie Chan, he of lightning fast reflexes, the action star of all action stars .. romantic lead.Nuh uh, no way.
Star Tribune
2.0
When even the out take bloopers over the final credits are weak, you know youve got a pretty under par Jackie Chan movie on your hands.
Guardian
3.5
Although The Spy Next Door is quite predictable and a long way from being one of Chans best films its still a treat to watch this one of a kind star p ..
Reel Talk Reviews
1.0
Its a horrifyingly misjudged mix of comedy and drama, caper flick and romance, middle of the road Hollywood product and raunchy sex comedy.
Daily Mail
2.2
type Movie Current Status In Season Wide Release Date 01/15/10 performer Jackie Chan, Amber Valletta, George Lopez director Brian Levant author Jonath ..
Ew
1.5
Not surprisingly, the gag reel over the concluding credits is funnier than the 90 minutes that preceded it.
Susang Ranger
2.0
Weve seen this all before (The Pacifier), and while it passes for mild diversion, a truly compelling movie it isnt.
Common Sense Media
0.5
Its also just as bad and boring and lazy and witless and unfunny and insulting to everyone it touches.
Movies
0.0
Meanwhile, Levants direction proves slipshod by kid action genre standards, which is to say that the film exhibits all the momentum of a Disney Channe ..
Slant Magazine
2.0
The closing credit outtakes are the best part of this feeble effort.
Express
2.8
This may be aimed at older kids but that is not the only audience that will enjoy this funny action movie.
Reeling Reviews
1.5
It all would have been intolerable enough if Levant had been content to leave this cartoon well enough alone as a cartoon, but every five minutes the ..
Flickfilosopher
3.0
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Total Film
2.5
Chan is actually a fairly likeable hero and his elocution, never great, is at least passable in this latest romp.
The Star
4.0
Filled with hilarious set ups, impossibly executed stunts plus an engaging central story about family and being loved, this funny action comedy is gre ..
Urban Cine File
2.5
Theres every reason in the world to dismiss THE SPY NEXT DOOR out of hand, beginning with its premise.
Maki At The Movies
2.0
Instead though, The Spy Next Door ends up falling somewhere awkwardly in the middle.
Digital Spy
2.5
Whereas the former movie approached being unbearable with its lame slapstick, overly manipulative and mushy musical cues, and overall intellectual dim ..
Dustin Put Man
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en ..
News Blaze
2.5
Theres slapstick aplenty but, again, minus anything thats discernibly funny.
Hollywood And Fine
1.5
While the laughs are nonexistent and the film generally creates more of a headache than a feeling of moviegoing satisfaction, I was taken aback by the ..
Brian Or Ndorf
3.5
The Spy Next Door manages to be an entertaining comedy loaded with action and laughs for all ages.
Nyc Movie Guru
2.0
Okay, so it wont leave you with achy breaky sides, but this is a more than adequate kiddie distracter for school hols and wet Saturdays.
Sky
2.0
Ex model Valletta is pretty and personable in a thankless role; all three kids are terrible actors.
Sbs
1.0
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1.9
At some point, the social mores that functionally banned most other forms of ethnic stereotyping will catch up with the Slavs, a sad day indeed for mi ..
Chron
3.0
But not even the great Mr Chans appeal can help lift this movie out of predictable and, mostly, terrible territory, for adults at least.
Daily Record
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