I Spy

Theatrical Release Date: 2002 11 01 (USA)

UPC: 043396087064

Studio: Columbia TriStar

MPAA Rating: PG13   Contains:[Violence, Not For Children, Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Suitable for Teens]

Summary: Yet another classic television series from the 1960s gets a big-screen update in this action-comedy inspired by the Bill Cosby/Robert Culp vehicle I Spy. Alex Scott (Owen Wilson) is a federal intelligence agent who has been assigned to find a particularly expensive and valuable weapon which has gone missing: a special stealth fighter jet which can not only hide from radar, but also turn invisible to the human eye. Scott learns a rogue agent has sold the jet to Gundars (Malcolm McDowell), a powerful and unscrupulous underground arms dealer. After blowing his opportunity to catch Gundars in the act, Scott formulates a Plan B -- it seems Gundars is a rabid boxing fan, so in order to get inside his organization, Scott recruits Kelly Robinson (Eddie Murphy), a longtime middleweight champion whose ego nearly exceeds his talent in the ring. Robinson is excited by the prospect of a life of espionage, but Scott and Robinson's personalities are like oil and water, and matters are hardly helped by the efforts of less-than-helpful fellow agents Rachel (Famke Janssen) and Carlos (Gary Cole). This adaptation of I Spy was directed by a woman who starred in a memorable television series herself, former Hill Street Blues regular Betty Thomas, who has gone on to a successful career behind the camera. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Spy Film

Features: ccFilmmakers' commentary
"Cloak and Camouflage" featurette
"Gadgets and Gizmos" featurette
"Schematics and Blueprints" featurette
"The Slugafest" featurette
Digitally mastered audio & video
Mastering in high definition
Widescreen and full-screen presentations
Audio: English, French
Subtitles: English, French
Bonus trailers
Interactive menus
Scene selections

I Spy

Format: DVD

Release Date: 03/11/2003

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Theatre Wide-Screen, 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DDS Dolby Digital Surround

Runtime: 97 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French

Subtitles: English,French

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 --
1. Start [6:18]
2. A Call From GWB [1:28]
3. Bureau of National Security [2:50]
4. Alex's Spy Stuff [1:53]
5. The Switchblade Op [3:46]
6. The President's Retarded Nephew [2:49]
7. Fasten Your Seat Belt [5:46]
8. A Strange Hungarian Woman [2:11]
9. The Test [4:29]
10. The Surveillance Pen [2:03]
11. Arnold Gundars [3:47]
12. Openhanded Preview [:56]
13. Hanging in Gundars' Palace [3:02]
14. The Way Out [4:24]
15. Auto Destruct [2:17]
16. Scooter Break [1:20]
17. Sewer Bonding [5:50]
18. "Sexual Healing" [5:22]
19. Bath House Deathtrap [3:36]
20. Mutual Whupping Society [5:58]
21. The Switchblade [1:48]
22. Wright Is Wrong [1:51]
23. Code Invalid [1:34]
24. Fighting an Invisible Opponent [2:04]
25. Battle for the Leafy Bug [3:20]
26. Rachel Flips the Script [4:39]
27. Heroes Again [1:53]
28. Win Some Lose Some [9:03]

Todd Kristel

If you're looking for a movie that bears a strong resemblance to the old TV show, an original comedy that offers a clever plot and witty dialogue, or a tightly constructed spy film that provides genuine thrills while also tickling your funny bone, then you've come to the wrong place. Unfortunately, this film doesn't offer much except the rapport between Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson. The action sequences are pedestrian and generally quite boring, the hackneyed plot is flimsy even by action-comedy standards (although some viewers may enjoy spotting the continuity errors), Famke Janssen and Malcolm McDowell are wasted in their respective roles, and the movie doesn't even offer its fair share of good one liners. Nonetheless, the banter between Murphy and Wilson, who don't play characters so much as variations on their comedic personae, is entertaining. The two actors seem to enjoy feeding off each other and provide most of the film's energy. It's not enough to make this a good film, but it may be enough if you're just looking for an undemanding popcorn movie that's worth an occasional chuckle. ~ Todd Kristel, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Darren Shahlavi  Actor 
Warren Carr  Executive Producer 
Richard Gibbs  Composer (Music Score) 
Mario Kassar  Producer 
Betty Thomas  Director 
Betty Thomas  Producer 
Marc Toberoff  Executive Producer 
Andrew G. Vajna  Producer 
Jenno Topping  Producer 
David R. Ginsburg  Executive Producer 
Cormac Wibberley  Screenwriter 
Marianne Wibberley  Screenwriter 
Jay Scherick  Screenwriter 
David Ronn  Screenwriter 
Eddie Murphy  Actor 
Owen Wilson  Actor 
Famke Janssen  Actor 
Malcolm McDowell  Actor 
Gary Cole  Actor 
Phill Lewis  Actor 
Viv Leacock  Actor 

Country: USA