THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.

(2015) 116 Minutes, Rated PG-13

Bean's Review:  Quite enjoyed this movie.  Loved that it was a period piece in that it was set in the 1960’s, like the original series from which this movie evolved.  I do not recall much of the original series, but you do not need to have seen the original series to enjoy this movie.  However, if you are familiar with the original series, the movie may be more interactive for you.

The two main characters, Napoleon Solo, played well by Henry Cavill, a/k/a Superman, and Armie Hammer, a/k/a The Lone Ranger, portraying, also very well,  Illya Kuryakin, are spies from the CIA and KGB, respectively, who need to work together to obtain a nuclear bomb from the “bad guys” with the help of Gaby Teller, portrayed very cutely by Alicia Vikander, who is later learned to be a British spy.  Hugh Grant plays Alexander Waverly of MI6 and later becomes the 3 spies’ “handler”.  Grant does a good job and it was good to see that he will become a part of this “franchise”, as I am hopeful there will be sequels.

The storyline was very familiar, tried and true, but due to the heavy emphasis of the character development, a “run of the mill” storyline was acceptable.  The clothes also helped make this a movie a great period piece.  Cavill and Hammer did quite well in developing their rapport and the humor of the movie.

I also liked the soundtrack and will probably purchase it.

Best scene:  Gaby dancing in the hotel room

Best line:  “…he had soft bones…”

Bean’s rating:  Full price-will definitely watch again

Mike's Review:  When I go to the movies, I like to be entertained, and enjoy the movie. This movie was way to sixties for me.  They even filmed it old style which was kind of irritating.  I did not care for the story line or the characters of the subtle weird old humor which I did not get at all.  It must have been funny because I heard other people in the theater laughing.  I thought the story would have at least been fun to watch but it was so corny and slow I couldn't wait for it to be over.

I will say this the actors did a good job in their roles, but because this movie was so over the top nostalgic it really made it hard to watch, and definitely not my cup of tea.

Best scene: Um .. the preview for The Intern before this movie.

Mike's rating: If this is your kind of movie, then see it on the big screen. But for me it was a waist of time.