Get Smart
Get Smart

Get Smart

2008Movie110 minEnglish

When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control and the identities of secret agents are compromised, the Chief has to promote hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart to field agent. He is partnered with veteran and capable Agent 99, the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil world-domination plans of KAOS and its crafty operative?

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users70%
Director: Peter SegalGenres: Comedy, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

Maxwell Smart, a clumsy but intelligent analyst for the top-secret US spy agency CONTROL, dreams of becoming a field agent. When the agency's headquarters is attacked and the identities of all its agents are compromised, Smart seizes the opportunity to prove himself. Paired with the capable Agent 99, he embarks on a mission to stop the evil organization KAOS from detonating stolen nuclear devices.

Critical Reception

Get Smart received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its humor and action sequences while noting its reliance on slapstick. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining and fun-loving adaptation of the classic TV series.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film successfully blends physical comedy with spy-thriller elements.
  • Steve Carell's performance as Maxwell Smart is a highlight, capturing the character's endearing awkwardness.
  • While some critics found the humor predictable, many enjoyed the movie's energetic pace and satisfying action.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the movie's comedic performances, especially Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway, and found it to be a lighthearted and fun action-comedy that stayed true to the spirit of the original TV show.

Fun Fact

The iconic "cone of silence" gag from the original TV show is reimagined in the film, with Maxwell Smart and Agent 99 interacting with transparent, helmet-like contraptions that only slightly muffle their voices.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Kind of a weird type 007 like movie but really funny. Anne Hathaway is really hot in this movie too.
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Get Smart unleashes Steve Carrell's comedic brilliance and makes it one of the most entertaining and hilarious spy films of all time.** Get Smart is hilarious. Just good clean, hilarious fun. Steve Carrell is in his sweet spot with all...