‘Argylle’: A Rather Fun Bond-like Spy Romp Hated by Critics

‘Argylle’ is a popcorn-and-Coca Cola spy movie; too long, but lots of fun.
‘Argylle’: A Rather Fun Bond-like Spy Romp Hated by Critics
(L–R) Agent Argylle (Henry Cavill), Lagrange (Dua Lipa), and Agent Wyatt (John Cena) discuss what should be done about Lagrange, in "Argylle." Universal Pictures
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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I’m usually a bit of an eating-in-movie-theaters snob—“It’s art, you fools! You don’t snarf hot dogs at ‘La Boheme,’ do you??“ (Ahem, I never go to the opera.). ”You don’t munch popcorn at the Guggenheim, do you?!!” (I, um, avoid galleries.). I should probably lighten up in this regard.
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
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