My Spy: The Eternal City - A Forced Family Affair in a Bland Rome
Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman return for "My Spy: The Eternal City," the sequel to the 2020 surprise hit. This time, the unlikely duo heads to Rome, but unfortunately, their comedic chemistry can't salvage a plot that feels like a rehash and action sequences that lack punch.
The film struggles to find its footing between genres. Is it a wacky spy adventure? A heartwarming family drama? An immature comedy? It tries to be all of these and ends up being none particularly well.
The action sequences are forgettable, relying on cliches and CGI that wouldn't impress even a teenager. The jokes fall flat, with the talented cast, including Keegan-Michael Key, Kristen Schaal, and Craig Robinson, left to deliver uninspired dialogue.
Bautista, while undeniably charming, is wasted here. His physicality goes largely unused, and his banter with Coleman feels forced. Coleman, who was a revelation in the first film, is given little new ground to explore.
The beautiful backdrop of Rome is wasted on a script that feels like it could have taken place anywhere. The film squanders the potential for cultural humor or using the city's unique landmarks in creative ways.
"My Spy: The Eternal City" feels like a sequel made by committee, lacking the heart and humor of the original. If you're looking for a summer action-comedy, you're better off revisiting the first film or finding something else entirely.
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