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I Spy (2002) DVD Review
I Spy (2002) DVD Credits:
I Spy (2002) Directed by:
Betty Thomas
I Spy (2002) Written by:
Jay Scherick, David Ronn, Cormac Wibberly, Marianne Wibberly
I Spy (2002) Cast:
Eddie Murphy, Owen Wilson, Famke Janssen, Malcolm McDowell, Gary Cole, Phill Lewis, Viv Leacock, Keith Dallas, Tate Taylor, Lynda Boyd
I Spy (2002) Released by:
Not available at this time
Region:
1
I Spy (2002) DVD Release Date:
1st January 2006
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I Spy (2002) Synopsis:

Special agent Alex Scott and middleweight world champion Kelly Robinson are reluctantly paired for a dangerous mission to recover the Switchblade, the U.S.'s latest and most technologically sophisticated reconnaissance aircraft. The prototype spy plane has fallen into the hands of a nefarious arms dealer, Arnold Gundars, who plans to sell it to the highest bidder - a rogue terrorist with access to nuclear warheads. After the U.S. government fails to retrieve the plane through the normal undercover channels, the president asks Robinson to provide civilian cover for agent Scott to find the stealth aircraft before the terrorist transforms it into a delivery system for weapons of mass destruction. Scott needs Robinson to penetrate Gundars' palatial headquarters in Budapest. An avid boxing fan, Gundars is staging a championship bout between the undefeated Robinson (57-0) and the reigning European titleholder. The real contest takes place outside the ring, however, between the cocky Robinson and the put-upon Scott. After a series of near disasters, the two men finally bond in the depths of the Budapest sewer system. Robinson, the womanizer, coaches the shy, insecure Scott in the art of seduction so he can woo Rachel, the beautiful agent who is on assignment with them. In turn, Scott introduces Robinson to the dazzling world of espionage and high-tech spy gadgetry.

I Spy (2002) DVD Review:

There's no love lost between undefeated middleweight fighter Kelly Robinson (Eddie Murphy) and CIA superstar Alex Scott (Owen Wilson) -- a mismatched pair who are teamed up by the government to track down a missing stealth bomber in this action-comedy. If they're to accomplish their dangerous mission, they'd better find a way to get along, first!

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The Video

I-Spy appears in both an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and a fullscreen version on this single-sided, double-layered DVD; the image has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions. Sharpness was extraordinary. The film was well-defined. No signs of jagged edges; I did notice some edge enhancement. The film was mastered in high definition and it shows. This was a brilliant presentation. The colors were vibrant throughout the film using a naturalistic palette at all times. Black levels were deep, whereas shadow detail looked fittingly dense and somewhat thick. In the end, I felt that I-Spy presented a high-quality image.

The Audio

I-SPY is presented in a Dolby Digital 5.1 track. For the most part the audio track was energetic and exceedingly dynamic. My only concern was in it’s audio dialogue presentation; it seemed somewhat murky at times, but for the most part I would have to say that the DD5.1 track worked exceptionally well for this action packed comedy.

The Extras

Commentary by director Betty Thomas, editor Peter Teschner, producer Jeno Topping, and writers David Ronn and Jay Scherick

Four featurettes: Cloak and Camouflage, Gadgets and Gizmos, Schematics and Blueprints, The Slugafest

Theatrical trailer(s)

Overall

I found I-Spy quite amusing, however after awhile it seemed that the pranks and hilarity dragged on too much and I found myself wanting the film to end. I like Murphy and Wilson and I thought the two worked well together bringing to the plate some terrific comedic scenes, however as a hole the film just lost its liveliness.

The DVD offers definite picture and sound along with a reasonable roster of extras. I can only recommend this film as a rental; for fans of Murphy and Wilson, you shouldn’t be looking for anything outstanding. The film is nothing more then another ridiculous slapstick action film putting together to likely characters in an unlikely circumstance.

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I Spy (2002) DVD review written by: John Teves

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