Spy is a hugely entertaining popcorn movie. All of the components deliver: the action beats are muscular and well-constructed, the comedy has a very high hit-rate, the parody elements are precise without being smug, and the characters - especially McCarthy as the basement-techie-turned-field-agent - are engaging in different ways. Indeed, Spy proves to be Melissa McCarthy's most watchable and well-sustained performance so far, showing real versatility and hitting the mark whether going for vulnerability, steeliness or impeccable comedic delivery and timing. The supporting cast is an absolute delight: Miranda Hart is a surprisingly good fit in this movie, Jude Law is spot-on in the Bond-alike role, Alison Janney hits the mark yet again as the CIA boss, Rose Byrne has fun as the apparent villain of the piece, and above all Jason Statham is repeatedly downright self-aware hilarious as the manic done-it-all agent (the Face/Off-machine gag is priceless). Plotting is very good, it sustains its long (for comedy) running time well, but most of all Spy is thoroughly chucklesome and very enjoyable. Sequel please.
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