This movie has most of the original series comedy, and manages, albeit barely, to make it fresh for a new generation. There is plenty of slapstick, and just enough James Bond-esqueness to make this movie fun. If you're looking for a carbon copy of the 1960's TV show, all we can say is "Sorry about that, Chief." But if you're looking for a mindless, fun, enjoyable movie that's not overly cerebral, this movie is a perfect pick.
SOCIAL CONTENT: This movie is a polite reminder to baby boomers that, the more things change, he more things remain the same. It's also a very gentle reminder that the days of the Cold War are long behind us.
POSITIVE CONTENT: Good guys wear white, and the bad guys wear black. There's no greying of morals morals here. Max's promotion is a testament to believing in yourself and not giving up. There's also a clear lesson of loyalty that's not lost in between the spoofing.
NEGATIVE CONTENT: A few moments of mild non offensive sexual innuendos.
SPIRITUAL CONTENT: It's classic good vs evil. There's no mistaking one for the other.
TRIVIA:
- The items in the CONTROL Museum are from the original television series, including the Shoe Phone, the portable Cone of Silence, a red Sunbeam Tiger and a snub-nosed revolver.
- Max and 99 fly on Yarmy International Airlines. Yarmy is Don Adams' actual last name.
- During the opening credits there are clippings of Get Smart villains from the series including Mr. Big and the Claw.
- There are references to the three cars that were shown in the original television series (Sunbeam Tiger, Volkswagen Karman Ghia, and Opel GT).
- Bernie Kopell, who played Siegfried on the original series, makes a cameo.
- Jennifer Love Hewitt and Rachel McAdams were considered for the part of "Agent 99" before it went to Anne Hathaway.
- When the project was in development in 1998, Jim Carrey was attached to star.
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