When all of Britain’s secret agents are outed in a cyber-attack, MI7 reluctantly drags the title spy out of retirement to identify and stop the evil hacker. Okay, the entire Johnny English franchise was sabotaged even before the first installment (this is the third) by Austin Powers and other better spy spoofs. Rowan Atkinson soldiers on, but this is no Mr. Bean. This gently mediocre bit of lowbrow absurdist British comedy is unencumbered by plot or originality. That said, perhaps I was in a silly mood when I saw it, but despite its shortcomings, I appreciated the production values and Atkinson’s spot-on comic timing, and chuckled frequently. (89 min)
Don Morton
Don Morton has viewed some 6,000 movies, frequently awake. A bachelor and avid cyclist, he currently divides his time between Tokyo and a high-tech 4WD super-camper somewhere in North America.You may also like
The Best Japanese Indie Films You’ve Never Seen
A selection of Japanese films that redefine independent cinema
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases March 2024
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Halloween Afternoon Tea in Tokyo 2025
Celebrate Halloween with Tokyo's sweetest treats
Hocus Pocus Doughnuts
Nagatacho's most stylish treats
Fresh Ink: When You Want to but Can’t
The English-language debut of Kyohei Sakaguchi’s self-help nonfiction writing
Tokyo Cycling Route: “Tokyo Tower Tour”
Cruising from Harajuku to Shiba Park
LAVISH Bar
Tokyo's Premier VIP Nightlife Experience