Cinema review Johnny English (From Barry And District News)

Cinema review Johnny English

AT THE end of the day, if there were one sentence to sum up Rowan Atkinson, it would be: 'You either love him or hate him.'

Over the years, we have been subjected to weeks of repeated Mr Bean episodes which led to an American box office smash when it hit the big screen.

Now the makers of Bean unleashed Johnny English.

When MI7 believe that there is a plan to steal the crown jewels they assign secret agent Johnny English to the case.

Johnny English is pretty much just another Bond/spy movie parody, and to be honest not many of these films work.

But Johnny English does, as it clearly pleases audiences, but for me, it's just not really my sense of humour.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I find the humour to be too English.

It's the humour where you must still be polite when your being risky.

I prefer real risky humour.

Despite making a slow start, Johnny English does kick into gear as soon as the car chase takes place through the streets of London.

Sure it may not have the quality of classic chases, but it is still impressive and does include some genuine comedy, giving director Peter Hewitt a round of applause.

Despite Atkinson being the star of the film, the one man who does shine is the legendary John Malkovich.

The man is quite brilliant in his role as a camp French villain.

You really can't believe that he was the the baddie in Con Air.

It's pretty much a shaky start, strong finish film despite thinking that it tries too hard at times (the explosion in the beginning).

But Atkinson, Malkovich, Hewitt, Ben Miller and Natalie Imbruglia all do their jobs well, and a sequel would be welcomed.