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Spy
Yet another spy movie, but this time a comedy, makes it on this list. If Kingsman: The Secret Service had an over the top plot, Spy takes the cake – a bit overweight CIA agent goes undercover in order to prevent global annihilation. And when you have names like Melissa McCarthy and Jason Statham thrown into the fold, you ask yourself: why is this movie so good?
We have no idea. But it is. And mainly because of Paul Feig’s direction and script, who always manages to capture the best out of his leading ladies. Yes – his comedy is a bit obvious at times, but it always works. And when someone manages to make you feel that something outrageously bland isn’t so, that someone is a genius.
This is the third time we mention the James Bond franchise on this list, without a James Bond movie making it on it. Spy is what Austin Powers used to be – and that says a lot, we believe. If Kingsman: The Secret Service had action brought as close as possible to the viewer’s eye, Spy brought comedy to the same distance.
