Johnny English Reborn
Rowan Atkinson's James Bond spoof returns for a second top secret mission. Also stars Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) and Rik Mayall (The New Statesman).
"In the years since MI7's top spy vanished off the grid, he has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. But when his agency superiors learn of an attempt against the Chinese premier's life, they must hunt down the highly unorthodox agent. Now that the world needs him once again, Johnny English is back in action. With one shot at redemption, he must employ the latest in hi-tech gadgets to unravel a web of conspiracy that runs throughout the KGB, CIA and even MI7." (Official Synopsis)
- Director:
- Oliver Parker ('The Importance of Being Earnest', 'Dorian Gray', 'St. Trinian's')
- Writer:
- Rowan AtkinsonWilliam DaviesHamish McColl
- Cast:
- Rowan AtkinsonGillian AndersonRosamund PikeDominic WestRik MayallRichard SchiffBen MillerTim McInnerny
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressMuch of the film frequently raises smiles, but substantial belly laughs are more sporadic.
Total Film
pressUnless the first English left your funny bone aching for more, there are few quantums of solace to be had in these sub-Austin Powers low-jinks.
The Guardian
pressOne day we'll see a film that really harnesses Atkinson's mighty talent. This isn't it.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressAtkinson throws every comedy trick in his diverse arsenal at this film - rubber-faced Bean-isms, gross stupidity, slapstick, word plays, farce, absurdity and diverse physical oddities - and the result is a hectic, haphazard mix of the occasionally hysterical with the too-often hopeless.
Little White Lies
pressA 'slightly' more grown up take on the bumbling spy premise that will keep the little audiences entertained and the older guardians subdued.
Hollywood Reporter
pressDirector Oliver Parker’s pacing is off and the screenplay fails to provide a lively enough framework for this gifted and intelligent actor’s unique physical comedy.
Empire Magazine
pressLow on ambition, Johnny English Reborn still delivers some strong laughs with Atkinson bouncing well off good actors like Rosamund Pike, Gillian Anderson and Dominic West. Still given its thinness, it might be best for all the spy to now go permanently MIA.
I just watched this today at Event Cinemas Albany and completely loved it. I think it was better than the first. I laughed so much. My American friend, who doesn't get some British comedy, couldn't understand why I thought is was so funny. This is Rowan Atkinson at his best. Watching 'it all come right in the end' when it so shouldn't of, is brilliant....
Variety
pressMuch of the film frequently raises smiles, but substantial belly laughs are more sporadic.
Total Film
pressUnless the first English left your funny bone aching for more, there are few quantums of solace to be had in these sub-Austin Powers low-jinks.
The Guardian
pressOne day we'll see a film that really harnesses Atkinson's mighty talent. This isn't it.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressAtkinson throws every comedy trick in his diverse arsenal at this film - rubber-faced Bean-isms, gross stupidity, slapstick, word plays, farce, absurdity and diverse physical oddities - and the result is a hectic, haphazard mix of the occasionally hysterical with the too-often hopeless.
Little White Lies
pressA 'slightly' more grown up take on the bumbling spy premise that will keep the little audiences entertained and the older guardians subdued.
Hollywood Reporter
pressDirector Oliver Parker’s pacing is off and the screenplay fails to provide a lively enough framework for this gifted and intelligent actor’s unique physical comedy.
Empire Magazine
pressLow on ambition, Johnny English Reborn still delivers some strong laughs with Atkinson bouncing well off good actors like Rosamund Pike, Gillian Anderson and Dominic West. Still given its thinness, it might be best for all the spy to now go permanently MIA.
I just watched this today at Event Cinemas Albany and completely loved it. I think it was better than the first. I laughed so much. My American friend, who doesn't get some British comedy, couldn't understand why I thought is was so funny. This is Rowan Atkinson at his best. Watching 'it all come right in the end' when it so shouldn't of, is...
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