Fluentiama
Perfect cast and a good story
BroadcastChic
Excellent, a Must See
gwnightscream
This 1991 action-comedy stars Richard Grieco, Linda Hunt, Gabrielle Anwar and Roger Rees. Grieco plays Michael Corben, an American teen who is a slacker. He goes on a class trip to France for extra credit and is mistaken
for a spy with the same name as him who unfortunately gets killed. Michael is confused, but decides to play along and help save Europe from corrupt businessman, Augustus Steranko (Rees). Hunt (Kindergarten Cop) plays Steranko's lethal assistant, Ilsa, Anwar plays Mariska, a young girl who helps Michael and rock legend, Roger Daltrey makes a brief appearance as agent,
Blade who is Mariska's father. I grew up watching this and always enjoyed it. It obviously pokes fun/pays homage to James Bond films with a decent cast and neat action scenes. I recommend this good action-comedy.
pennblaze
If you're looking for a comedy that teases at every spy movie you've ever seen, then this is it. I saw the movie years ago as a teenager and loved it. While its not the most serious movie in the world, its excellent for a good time and a good laugh. That was what the movie was designed for and I believe it pulls it off well. I watched it with my loved one recently (his first time seeing it) and we laughed all the way through it. Take it with a grain of salt (after all it IS a comedy) and go in expecting nothing in particular. If you do, you'll see all of the serious spy movie scenes done with a twist of humor that will make you laugh and shout "Of course!" when something explodes for no real reason. I love the "teen spy guy" way that this movie was conducted. And I feel it wasn't rated as well as it should have been. This is a fun movie if you're in the mood for something silly. The car chase at the beginning is really neat. Love the cars. And I have to say that the scene with the female assassin at the hotel was one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Its just too ridiculously classic. You will not regret it.
Bruno_Malta
Well, I've had the opportunity of watching this movie a long time ago and had quite a few good memories of it. Yesterday I decided to rent this movie for the old times. Man, it was so good.The main plot of the movie is kind of strange and dated for our time but it is very funny. This movie has a strange power to really amuses you.The acting its not so bad, its good to tell you the truth. Specially Gabrielle Anwar that kicks some major ass. There is a scene, the first one that she appears, in a car that man...its unbelievable. If you have the chance, rent it. I assure you some good hours of fun.
Martini_Boy
I dare anyone and I do mean ANYONE to watch this movie and tell me that they did not enjoy it. Grieco may have had a dud or two in his career, but he knocked this one out of the park. Gabrielle Anwar is ridiculously hot in this flick, and everyone involved gives career performances. Grieco's Michael Corben is up there with Olivier's Hamlet. That sounds stupid. I have overstated my point, but answer me this, would you rather see Grieco or Olivier as MICHAEL CORBEN: french club reject. Whoever said sir Larry is a liar. Trust me, this baby ROCKS. Sure no one involved looks like high school students, but that's okay. It's a movie that isn't trying to take itself seriously so it's cool.Seriously, see this movie and you will not be sorry. The experienced will be enhanced if you have a martini or two (but only if you're legal!)while you watch, but that is my only advice.If Looks Could Kill? Indeed, I believe they can.
