The Spy Next Door

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, 12% Rotten Tomatometer Score
  • Lacking a script funny enough to cover up for Jackie Chan's fading physical gifts, The Spy Next Door fails on every conceivable level.
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    Hank SartinTime Out
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    Joshua RothkopfTime Out
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    Lisa SchwarzbaumEntertainment Weekly
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    David StrattonAt the Movies (Australia)
    The woeful screenplay, the mundane direction, by Brian Levant, and the indifferent acting all combine to sink a stupid plot which should never have got off the ground.
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    Alexander PashbyLittle White Lies
    Definitely one for the kids to watch on their own when it comes out on DVD.
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    Derek MalcolmLondon Evening Standard
    Chan has just enough friendly charm to transcend this rubbish.
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    David NusairReel Film Reviews
    ...a mostly tiresome endeavor that fares especially poorly within its generic and sluggish first half...
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    Rene JordanEl Nuevo Herald (Miami)
    ...it could have been worse. [Full review in Spanish]
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    John GholsonCinematical
    If the lazy filmmakers don't care enough about their movie to offer at least one single original idea, then you shouldn't care enough to go see it.
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    Katina VangopoulosMoviedex
    This film plays it too safe and brings you only a smidgeon of charm and laughter.
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