The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
A classic 1960s TV spy series gets the blockbuster treatment, written and directed by Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes). Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) and Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger) are slick Cold War agents from opposing sides forced to team up.
Set against the backdrop of the early 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, centers on CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin. Forced to put aside longstanding hostilities, the two team up on a joint mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organisation, which is bent on destabilising the fragile balance of power through the proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a vanished German scientist, who is the key to infiltrating the criminal organisation...
- Director:
- Guy Ritchie ('Sherlock Holmes', 'Snatch', 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels')
- Writer:
- Guy RitchieLionel Wigram
- Cast:
- Henry CavillArmie HammerAlicia VikanderElizabeth DebickiHugh Grant
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressAn unusually restrained Guy Ritchie serves up solid entertainment with a classy touch, but bland leads and no-sizzle chemistry make this slick '60s TV adaptation forgettable.
Total Film
pressWhile it lacks a memorable villain, and the central pairing fizzes but never sparks, the film gets by on its vintage charm and a third act upswing - and, for all its messiness, it'd be a shame not to see Solo and Kuryakin rutting horns again.
Time Out
pressHas enough style and smarts to make it an amusingly louche summer movie: a cultivated mix of action and wit, suits and cities.
The New York Times
pressRitchie makes the kind of enjoyably disreputable movies that are fun to watch until they're not.
Los Angeles Times
pressIt all winds up feeling hollow and even slightly oppressive, an enforced sense of fun jabbed within quotation marks. It aims for a silky lightness of touch but lands like a dropped slab of concrete.
Empire Magazine
pressCavill and Hammer are made for each other, but the film can’t always find the pyrotechnics to match their chemistry.
I did not want to like this film, because I am shallow and love Madonna and they are divorced. Yet despite my ridiculous bias Guy Ritchie totally won me over with this stylish, slick, funny, sexy action film. Great car chases and beautiful scenery ensure there is something for everyone.
Ritchie almost did it again - almost. Its hard to put a finger on it but he didn't quite pull this off - the characters are highly engaging and have great chemistry but the story didn't quite take off. Disappointing as it would have been great to see the three main characters develop further in another film.
A colourful, fun and stylish film, helped by some great casting - not to mention the beautiful locales and costumes that are must-haves in the spy genre. A little less of the laddish-ness that has defined much of Ritchie's other films was refreshing too. I assume there's talk of a sequel, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with a well-told story that...
This is a fun flick starring the man of steel as a super charming hotshot american agent who is reluctantly paired with the lone ranger this time a hotshot russian agent that kinda steals from all buddy/action flicks but in a satisfying way! (at least for me) It was light hearted, tongue in cheek self aware little number that didn't take itself too...
The movie is quirky, and creative, with bold directional and stylistic choices. While it's style is to be commended, it's script never strays too far from the beaten path ensuring the storyline is a little stale, but nonetheless, enjoyable. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is hardly one of the best movies of the year, but deserves a watch from those who like action...
I haven't seen the TV series that this movie was based on but I really enjoyed the movie regardless. It had everything you want in a good spy movie and great performances by the lead actors, especially Cavill.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E film stands as Guy Ritchie's version of a prologue to the TV show from back in the 60s. As a fresh faced 20 year old, I have never seen the show and I doubt the rest of you have either. This doesn't make the film any less appealing or take away from the quality. What makes this film stand out from the rest is the perfect combination...
I had heard of the 60's television show, 'The Man from UNCLE', but like most of us who are under the age of 60, never saw an episode. All I could go on in this case was the words of my mother who stated, "I used to watch that as a kid back in the 60's. It starred.......oh what's his name..........Robert Vaughan." Of course my mother couldn't remember the...
The man from U.N.C.O.O.L? On the contrary, the excess of style, class, and imagination in The Man From U.N.C.L.E makes Guy Ritchie’s latest film worth more than the price of admission. The film delivers on numerous fronts; combining spectacular visuals, entertaining story, and of course, some fabulous 60’s fashion. To an extent the overarching plot feels...
Variety
pressAn unusually restrained Guy Ritchie serves up solid entertainment with a classy touch, but bland leads and no-sizzle chemistry make this slick '60s TV adaptation forgettable.
Total Film
pressWhile it lacks a memorable villain, and the central pairing fizzes but never sparks, the film gets by on its vintage charm and a third act upswing - and, for all its messiness, it'd be a shame not to see Solo and Kuryakin rutting horns again.
Time Out
pressHas enough style and smarts to make it an amusingly louche summer movie: a cultivated mix of action and wit, suits and cities.
The New York Times
pressRitchie makes the kind of enjoyably disreputable movies that are fun to watch until they're not.
Los Angeles Times
pressIt all winds up feeling hollow and even slightly oppressive, an enforced sense of fun jabbed within quotation marks. It aims for a silky lightness of touch but lands like a dropped slab of concrete.
Empire Magazine
pressCavill and Hammer are made for each other, but the film can’t always find the pyrotechnics to match their chemistry.
I did not want to like this film, because I am shallow and love Madonna and they are divorced. Yet despite my ridiculous bias Guy Ritchie totally won me over with this stylish, slick, funny, sexy action film. Great car chases and beautiful scenery ensure there is something for everyone.
Ritchie almost did it again - almost. Its hard to put a finger on it but he didn't quite pull this off - the characters are highly engaging and have great chemistry but the story didn't quite take off. Disappointing as it would have been great to see the three main characters develop further in another film.
A colourful, fun and stylish film, helped by some great casting - not to mention the beautiful locales and costumes that are must-haves in the spy genre. A little less of the laddish-ness that has defined much of Ritchie's other films was refreshing too. I assume there's talk of a sequel, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with a well-told story that...
This is a fun flick starring the man of steel as a super charming hotshot american agent who is reluctantly paired with the lone ranger this time a hotshot russian agent that kinda steals from all buddy/action flicks but in a satisfying way! (at least for me) It was light hearted, tongue in cheek self aware little number that didn't take itself too...
The movie is quirky, and creative, with bold directional and stylistic choices. While it's style is to be commended, it's script never strays too far from the beaten path ensuring the storyline is a little stale, but nonetheless, enjoyable. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is hardly one of the best movies of the year, but deserves a watch from those who like...
I haven't seen the TV series that this movie was based on but I really enjoyed the movie regardless. It had everything you want in a good spy movie and great performances by the lead actors, especially Cavill.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E film stands as Guy Ritchie's version of a prologue to the TV show from back in the 60s. As a fresh faced 20 year old, I have never seen the show and I doubt the rest of you have either. This doesn't make the film any less appealing or take away from the quality. What makes this film stand out from the rest is the perfect...
I had heard of the 60's television show, 'The Man from UNCLE', but like most of us who are under the age of 60, never saw an episode. All I could go on in this case was the words of my mother who stated, "I used to watch that as a kid back in the 60's. It starred.......oh what's his name..........Robert Vaughan." Of course my mother couldn't remember the...
The man from U.N.C.O.O.L? On the contrary, the excess of style, class, and imagination in The Man From U.N.C.L.E makes Guy Ritchie’s latest film worth more than the price of admission. The film delivers on numerous fronts; combining spectacular visuals, entertaining story, and of course, some fabulous 60’s fashion. To an extent the overarching plot...
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