Grimsby
Grimsby

Grimsby

2016Movie83 minEnglish

Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hooligan brother to save the world from a sinister plot.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users50%
Director: Louis LeterrierGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A black ops agent's life is upended when he reunites with his long-lost, football hooligan brother. Together, they must uncover a plot to destroy the world while navigating their vastly different lives and a series of outlandish situations.

Critical Reception

Grimsby, also known as The Brothers Grimsby, was a critical and commercial disappointment. While some critics acknowledged flashes of Sacha Baron Cohen's signature outrageous humor, the film was largely panned for its predictable plot, excessive vulgarity, and reliance on shock value over genuine comedic substance. Audiences generally found the film unfunny and offensive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on crude humor and shock value, often to the detriment of the plot.
  • Lacks the satirical edge and cleverness of Sacha Baron Cohen's earlier work.
  • Despite a few memorable gags, the overall execution is seen as juvenile and uninspired.

Google audience: Google users expressed mixed feelings, with a notable portion finding the humor too offensive and vulgar. While some appreciated the over-the-top comedic style, many felt it crossed the line into tastelessness and lacked genuine laughs.

Fun Fact

Sacha Baron Cohen developed the character of Nobby Butcher for years before the film was made, intending for it to be a more satirical take on working-class British culture.

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furious_iz

furious_iz

Some of it was kinda funny, but mostly the gross-out humour was plastered on with a trowel. There didn't need to be that much time spent inside an elephant. Also what's with all the super dated music cues? Meh
Gimly

Gimly

There are some (emphasis on 'some') good moments in _Grimsby_. I sniggered twice (and would have a third time if that moment hadn't already been in the trailer) and there are a couple of surprisingly solid action sequences, primarily the on...
Reno

Reno

> These brothers joining hands mean the world is in trouble. I thought it might be a spin off to 'The Man from UNCLE', but it wasn't. From the action-thriller director known for 'Transporter' films and this is his first comedy, yet it ha...