Keeping Up with the Joneses
Keeping Up with the Joneses

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Keeping Up with the Joneses

2013
Movie
28 min
English

MP's wife Celia discovers her husband's true colours when she is taken hostage by his criminal business associates.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users55%
Director: Greg MottolaGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

A suburban couple's ordinary lives are turned upside down when they discover that their new, incredibly glamorous neighbors are actually undercover government agents. As the couple gets drawn into a world of espionage and international intrigue, they must navigate dangerous situations and unexpected betrayals, all while trying to maintain their own sense of normalcy.

Critical Reception

Keeping Up with the Joneses received generally negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised the chemistry between the leads and a few comedic moments, the majority found the plot predictable, the action sequences uninspired, and the overall execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic and action elements, often falling flat in both.

  • Lead actors Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher offer some charm, but it's not enough to elevate the weak script.

  • The premise is intriguing but ultimately underutilized, leading to a forgettable spy-comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some finding the film a lighthearted and amusing diversion, appreciating the humor and the performances of the main cast. However, many viewers felt the plot was unoriginal and the humor didn't always land, leading to a sense of disappointment.

Fun Fact

Gal Gadot's role as the mysterious neighbor marked one of her early significant roles in Hollywood before her breakthrough as Wonder Woman.

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