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Central Intelligence
2016 107 min United States of America, China PG-13 16+
★6.4
Action, Comedy
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
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Description
Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$127.44M
Worldwide:
$216.97M
Starring
Dwayne Johnson
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Kevin Hart
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Danielle Nicolet
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Awards
2 wins & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Central Intelligence is a conventional buddy-comedy that succeeds primarily due to the charismatic chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. While critics agree the plot is formulaic and clichéd, audiences generally find it an entertaining, lighthearted watch despite its lack of narrative depth.
| Acting | The contrasting personas of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart form a highly effective comedic duo that anchors the film. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on a thin, predictable narrative that frequently falls back on tired genre tropes. | |
| Humor | The film's humor is polarized; some viewers appreciate the oddball dialogue and occasional bursts of wit, while others find the jokes infantile and devoid of originality. | |
| Theme | The attempt to integrate serious subplots about character insecurities feels forced and ultimately undermines the comedic momentum. |