Argylle: Uncover the Secrets of a Sinister Syndicate
Director: Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman)
Writer: Jason Fuchs (Screenplay)
Cast
- Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World)
- Henry Cavill (Man of Steel)
- Dua Lipa (Barbie)
- Ariana DeBose (West Side Story)
- Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards)
- John Cena (Suicide Squad)
- Samuel L Jackson (Captain Marvel)
- Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon)
- Bryan Cranston (Trumbo)
Plot: An introverted spy novelist is drawn into the activities of a sinister underground syndicate.
Runtime: 2 Hours 19 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Argylle starts when spy novelist Elly Conway (Howard) releases her latest successful spy novel. However, she has grabbed the attention of real spy Aidan (Rockwell) claiming her novel is similar to his actual life. Not the mention the host of people decide to try and kill her.
Elly must trust Aidan as they break her calm safe life out to find answers. However, every corner has another secret behind it and Elly finds herself unsure who to trust, except her cat Alfie, who joins the adventure.
Verdict on Argylle
Argylle is an action-adventure comedy following a spy novelist dragged into a real spy mission. Her books have been seen as a bit of a prediction of actual events and she has been recruited to reveal more of the truth. However, not everything is as it seems and now everyone wants to know who her mysterious leading man is named after.
This is a fun movie which gets to play into the spy genre with great comedic effect. From the opening chase sequence to the idea, not everything is glitz and glamour in the spy world. It looks to break the handsome muscular spy stereotype with Sam Rockwell’s excellent performance. However, it does fall into the trap of wanting to have too many twists along the way. outside of that factor, everything is fun, including an exceptionally entertaining final shootout.
Final Thoughts –Argylle is a blast, great tunes, fun story and entertaining time.
