The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is an entertaining spy movie set in 1963, during the Cold War. If a CIA agent is forced to work with a KGB agent, chaos will ensue; and director Guy Ritchie (of classics like Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) has ensured that the film takes full advantage of the comic potential of this. The film stars Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander.

Cavill delivers a suave performance that perfectly matches his character. Both Hammer and Vikander do impressive jobs with their accents (Russian and German, respectively). The scenes have been created aptly according to the historical context. The action sequences are well made and fine-tuned to the setting too.

As aforementioned, the comic aspect of the film has been done well. There is a unique type of humor that stems from the contrast between the two agents' modus operandis while working together. The plot isn't very realistic, though it's fine for the main purpose of the film: entertainment. The cinematography and soundtrack have both been used effectively to enhance the comedy.

In conclusion, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is well worth the watch. If you're looking for a good action movie that's also light and funny (but not to the extent that it becomes flippant), this movie is perfect. Eagerly awaiting a sequel!

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