Spy
dir. Paul Feig · 2015
Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Comedic / Adventurous
Look
vibrant, stylized cinematography with a playful color palette
Structure
linear with comedic set pieces and character-driven moments
Plot
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
Why watch
"Spy" flips the traditional espionage narrative on its head, delivering a hilarious and heartwarming journey of an underestimated CIA analyst who proves that courage comes in all forms. With sharp wit and a vibrant visual style, this film is a refreshing take on the spy genre that will leave you laughing and cheering for the underdog.
Cultural context
rise of female-led comediescritique of traditional masculinity in action filmsthe popularity of spy genre parodiesthe evolution of the buddy cop dynamic