Johnny English Reborn
Johnny English Reborn

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Johnny English Reborn

2011
Movie
101 min
English

The most prominent heads of state in the world begin gathering for a conference that could have a major impact on global politics. When MI-7 receives word that the Chinese premier has become the target of some high-powered killers, it falls on Johnny English to save the day. Armed with the latest high-tech weaponry and gadgets that would make even James Bond jealous, the once-disgraced agent uncovers evidence of a massive conspiracy involving some of the world's most powerful organisations, and vows to redeem his tarnished reputation by stopping the killers before they can strike.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users67%
Director: Oliver ParkerGenres: Comedy, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

Eight years after a mission gone wrong in Mozambique, a now-reclusive Johnny English is called back into action by MI7. A shadowy organization known as Vortex is planning to assassinate the Chinese Premier during a summit, and English is the only agent with the skills to stop them. He must race against time, facing deadly assassins and treacherous situations, to prevent a global catastrophe.

Critical Reception

Johnny English Reborn received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it a lighthearted and amusing spy spoof, though some felt it lacked the charm and originality of its predecessor. Audiences generally found it entertaining, appreciating Rowan Atkinson's physical comedy and the familiar spy-parody elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Rowan Atkinson's physical comedy shines, making for a fun, if predictable, spy spoof.

  • The film relies heavily on slapstick and familiar spy tropes, which can be hit or miss.

  • While not a critical darling, it offers lighthearted entertainment for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Johnny English Reborn to be a fun and funny movie, praising Rowan Atkinson's comedic performance and the action sequences. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit thin and predictable, but overall it was seen as an enjoyable popcorn flick.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Oliver Parker, had previously directed the first Johnny English film as well as the Mr. Bean's Holiday film, both starring Rowan Atkinson.

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2 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

_Johnny English Reborn_ takes what we got from the first film and then firmly places an even better cast into an even worse movie. _Final rating: ★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid if possible._

poisoned

poisoned

Some unaccuracys: He goes to Honk Kong and ends up in Macau.. Mozambique President making a speech in english for is people?!

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