“Argylle” boasts a cast that reads like an A-list Hollywood party invitation within the glittering world of espionage. But despite the attractive combination of Samuel L. Jackson, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, and Bryan Cranston, this spy comedy falls flat on the screen.
Hits and Misses of Vaughn’s Trademark Touch
Known for his unique blend of humor, action, and beautiful storytelling, Matthew Vaughn is having trouble with “Argylle.”
The movie has its share of recognizable features, but they’re combined in an incorrect ratio and come as a surprise to the viewers.
A Hair-Raising Mistake or a Guile-y Pleasure?
As Agent Argylle, Henry Cavill sports an odd hairdo similar to Guile from Street Fighter. Regretfully, this artistic decision raises eyebrows for all the wrong reasons and ends up being a distraction rather than a daring statement.
Elly’s Journey – From Hallucinations to High-Speed Trains
Fiction and reality are blurred when lonely author Elly Conway (played by Bryce Dallas Howard) meets self-proclaimed spy Aidan (Sam Rockwell).
The movie has some exciting moments in its opening train and other scenes, but as the plot gets more complicated, it becomes repetitive and loses its edge.
The Group – A Music Broken into Spoken Pieces
With Cavill, Cranston, Lipa, Cena, and Jackson limited to brief appearances or one-dimensional roles, the hope of an ensemble cast with big names turned into a pipe dream. An opportunity to fully utilize these abilities and improve the movie beyond its flaws was lost.
#Argylle was disappointing, #MatthewVaughn is getting worse, a great cast but the story lampoons into a cartoon and without any jeopardy it's like watching a long form music video. pic.twitter.com/jkegGlRDxr
— UK SOUNDADVICE (@UKsoundadvice) February 3, 2024Fixing Plotlines or Uncovering Knots?
“Argylle” tries to be a globetrotting thriller like James Bond, but as it gets more into the genre, it becomes a tangled jumble as it tries to answer its questions.
The film’s grand scale becomes tiresome, and viewers are left wishing for Vaughn’s more direct style of storytelling.
Kingsman’s Shadow – A Boring Series Teaser
The hint of possible Kingsman franchise connections adds curiosity, but “Argylle” is not as good as its well-rounded and enjoyable movie sibling.
The promised common world appears to be a distant dream, leaving fans wondering what will become of this unimpressive franchise.
An Inaccurate Spy Caper
“Argylle” is a flop in Matthew Vaughn’s famous filmography as it fails to capitalize on its unique concept and excellent cast.
While questions about the future of the aimed franchise remain, fans might find comfort in the fact that there will probably be another exciting Kingsman chapter.
Even the greatest directors have terrible days, as “Argylle” shows. Not every spy story in the world of spying can be an important profit.
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