Central Intelligence (2016) Review in 2025
Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson star in this action-comedy film about two high school friends who reconnect years later and get caught up in a spy plot.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
This movie is suitable for families with older children, but it may not be suitable for younger kids due to some mild language and action scenes.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching if you enjoy action-comedies with a lot of humor and excitement. It's a fun and entertaining film that's suitable for families with older children.
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The movie follows Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), a high school friend of Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson), who is now a CIA agent. Calvin is recruited by Bob to help him stop a terrorist plot, and they embark on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures.
Review Details
story8.00/10
The story is engaging and fun, with a good balance of action and comedy. However, it's not particularly original or memorable.
acting9.00/10
The acting is excellent, with great performances from Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson.
characters8.50/10
The characters are well-developed and likable, with great chemistry between Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson.
direction8.00/10
The direction is solid, with good pacing and editing. However, it's not particularly innovative or stylish.
cinematography7.00/10
The cinematography is decent, but it's not particularly noteworthy or memorable.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The movie has a great cast, with excellent performances from Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson. The story is engaging and fun, with a good balance of action and comedy.
Cons
The movie is not particularly original or memorable, and the cinematography is decent but not particularly noteworthy.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not a spy, I'm a CIA agent!"
"You're a CIA agent? That's not a thing, Bob!"
"You're not a spy, you're a high school teacher!"
