IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users73%
Director: Nicolas Bedos•Genres: Comedy, Action, Adventure, Spy
In 1967, French secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, aka OSS 117, is sent to the Republic of Kenya to investigate the suspicious death of a fellow agent. Dispatched by the French President, OSS 117 must navigate a complex political landscape filled with espionage, betrayal, and romantic entanglements. He is aided by a local resistance leader while dealing with his own bumbling incompetence and outdated colonialist views.
OSS 117: From Africa with Love generally received positive reviews, with critics praising its comedic style and Jean Dujardin's performance. Some noted it captured the spirit of the previous installments while offering a contemporary commentary on colonialism.
Praised for its witty script and Jean Dujardin's perfectly embodied comedic performance.
Appreciated for its successful satire of colonial attitudes and spy tropes.
Some found the humor occasionally hit-or-miss, but overall enjoyed the lighthearted espionage.
The film successfully balances homage to classic spy films with modern comedic sensibilities.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's humor and the return of Jean Dujardin as OSS 117. Many found it a fun and entertaining spy comedy that poked fun at outdated stereotypes.
The film was noted for its satirical approach to colonialism, a theme that was more subtly handled in the earlier OSS 117 films.
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