Spies in
Disguise is a movie I hope many people take the time to see. It’s
fast-paced, features terrific voice casting, and is funny to the core. I love
the simplicity of its animation and how it doesn’t try to be overly realistic.
It’s like the animation knew exactly what it had to deliver and made sure to do
it to the best of its ability.
Without relying
on over-the-top CGI, here’s what the movie is about:
Lance Sterling (Will Smith) is the world’s most awesome secret agent—think
James Bond, but Black and cooler. He’s known for always working alone and doing
things his way. On the other end of the spectrum is Walter Beckett (Tom
Holland), a socially awkward scientific genius who wants to make the world a
better place without hurting anyone.
During an
incident where Lance confronts Walter, Lance accidentally drinks something not
meant for consumption, which transforms him into a pigeon. To make matters
worse, Lance is now being hunted by his own agency for alleged betrayal. While
trying to clear his name, he must track down the cybernetic terrorist who
framed him—and he needs Walter’s help to create an antidote to turn him back
into a human.
The production
of this animation wrapped up before Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox,
making Spies in Disguise the first Blue Sky Studios release under
Disney. I don’t think Disney pumped much marketing money into this movie after
the acquisition, but I hope word of mouth will encourage people to see this
family-friendly gem. After all, Disney has most of its marketing power focused
on wrapping up the Skywalker Saga in Star Wars.
The way the
movie ends leaves the door open for sequels, so it’ll be interesting to see if
Disney explores that possibility.
Spies in
Disguise is a fun, family-friendly movie that anyone can enjoy, whether
alone or with their family. Kids will love it, and parents can appreciate the
positive message it delivers.
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