I don't know what the critics saw (or didn't see) because this film is one slick stylish spy movie that James Bond could've been.
The story is pretty standard for a spy movie (extraction, infiltration, secret stealing, and a bombing finish), but what's interesting isn't just the story. The characters' banter between the American and Russian spy with the additional female wit was amusing! The style is all there, beautiful cars, boats, costumes, hair, set, and music was top notch. I had to find the soundtrack immediately after watching this show.
It also helps that both the leading men were sexy in their own way, much more than Bond himself. Sexual tension between Ilya and Gaby was so strong I could not take my eyes off them.
And it is fun! If there's one thing to take off of this movie it is the fun that's lacking in most spy movies nowadays. This is entertainment. Do not be discouraged by the critics, I suppose they were looking for something heavier.
The story is pretty standard for a spy movie (extraction, infiltration, secret stealing, and a bombing finish), but what's interesting isn't just the story. The characters' banter between the American and Russian spy with the additional female wit was amusing! The style is all there, beautiful cars, boats, costumes, hair, set, and music was top notch. I had to find the soundtrack immediately after watching this show.
It also helps that both the leading men were sexy in their own way, much more than Bond himself. Sexual tension between Ilya and Gaby was so strong I could not take my eyes off them.
And it is fun! If there's one thing to take off of this movie it is the fun that's lacking in most spy movies nowadays. This is entertainment. Do not be discouraged by the critics, I suppose they were looking for something heavier.