Friday, 17 June 2016

Grimsby (2016) 7/10

Starring : Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson, Penelope Cruz
Director : Louis Leterrier
Running Time : 84 mins

Nobby Butcher (Baron Cohen) has spent years trying to track down his brother since they were separated following the death of their parents. When he finally tracks him down he discovers that he is a top MI6 assassin going by the name of Sebastian Graves (Strong) who has just come upon a plot to spread a vicious disease throughout the world’s population.

This movie is difficult to judge. I did laugh when I was watching it, though I cringed too, and the kind of person who likes Baron Cohen’s other movies will enjoy this more plot driven offering. On the other hand a lot of the jokes felt forced, and sometimes the plot seemed to be written simply to make the jokes feel like they had a purpose. So, if you like gross out movies filled with the kind of gags that will physically make you gag, then this movie will suit you to a tee.

You’ll like this if you liked : The Dictator



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