Here’s Johnny, Again
It was 2003 and a little spy-comedy called Johnny English was released in theaters. Johnny was portrayed by Rowan Atkinson to decent response from critics and, more importantly, nearly $130 million dollars worldwide.
Johnny English is loyal to his job and the MI7 but he is a little less than coordinated some of the time. And despite the best of intentions, English finds himself in a variety of precarious situations.
He’s called back to MI7 to get to the bottom of a ruthless trio of criminals that possess one of the most lethal weapons imagined. One of these individuals will only talk to English and despite her better judgment, the director (Gillian Anderson) puts him back into commission.
Now can English get to the bottom of this secret plot on the Chinese premier’s life? He must first get the weapon and get to the bottom of the group trying to alter the future by eliminating the premiere, but can he?
English is very similar to every movie of this type. You won’t find new moments here, but you will get plenty of pratfalls, mistaken identities, and crazy situations. But that’s enough to make you laugh here; just don’t think too much or you’ll be aware of some gaping plot holes.
Many enjoy Atkinson’s not verbal “Bean” character, but I tend to like him talking as he maneuvers through this film. Supporting Atkinson, the lovely and talented Rosamund Pike sparkles in her small role and it’s been way too long since I’ve seen Gillian Anderson.
I’m not generally a fan of the British humor of Atkinson, but Johnny English Reborn had me chuckling at length. No, there weren’t belly laughs, but Johnny English Reborn was able to give my funny bone a rebirth when it comes to pratfall fun.
C+
Universal Pictures
Director: Oliver Parker
Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Rosamund Pike, Gillian Anderson, Dominic West
Rating: PG-13 for mild action violence, rude humor, some language and brief sensuality.
Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes
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