Posted: 12/8/15 at 8:11am
I did a search and didn't see a thread on this. Anybody catch this while it was in the theaters? It's out on dvd now and i rented it from Redbox. I really loved this movie and thought it was quite fun. It made marginal money over the budget so may/not get a sequel. The leads want to do one. I hope so. The 60's outfits and hairdos were spot on. I just wished the music had a more 60's feel.
Posted: 12/8/15 at 8:28am
Haven't seen it yet. Will catch it on Netflix. From what I have read, Solo is with the CIA. If so, how does U.NC.L.E come into play?
Posted: 12/8/15 at 8:34am
I really don't want to give anything away plotwise. However, know this before watching. Many who didn't like the movie was because it strayed too much from the tv series. I enjoyed the movie mainly because of the charm of the two leads, the 60's setting, and the fun script.
Posted: 12/8/15 at 8:50am
The series plays on ME TV late nights on the weekends. It is fun to watch it as I remember it when it was first aired in the 60's. Many of the sets from MGM movies over the years were utilized. A number of big name stars were on it including Angela Lansbury among others.
I will probably enjoy it but it probably will not surpass the series in pure fun and nuttiness. It was one a a spate of spy shows that popped up once James Bond hit the screen.
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Posted: 12/8/15 at 8:59am
I hope you like it. As I stated, when watching try not to make comparisons to the tv show. You'll enjoy it more.
Updated On: 12/8/15 at 08:59 AM
Posted: 12/8/15 at 9:42am
Will let you know after I see it if I agree with you.It has to be better than the miserable Wild Wild West reboot.
Updated On: 12/8/15 at 09:42 AM
Posted: 12/8/15 at 12:06pm
The movie's a whole lot of fun. I never watched the original series, but I had a great time watching the movie. Pure popcorn entertainment with a great cast.
Posted: 12/8/15 at 12:15pm
It is on ME TV TWC Channel 1239 early Sunday & Monday@ 2 AM. DVR it every weekend and watch it later.
Updated On: 12/8/15 at 12:15 PM
Posted: 12/8/15 at 1:59pm
As mentioned, the film underperformed the expectations of the studio, they r prob trying to recoup as quickly as poss. It is a fun lil popcorn movie also do not expect a franchise which I think was a goal. I still remain in love w David McCallum as Illya Kuriakin tho.
Posted: 12/8/15 at 2:02pm
I do not think any other 2 actors could have made the TV series succeed like it did, They had a natural chemistry and they played off of each other brilliantly . Vaughn is still alive but retired from acting . McCallum is still plugging away god bless him
Posted: 12/8/15 at 6:04pm
The movie was mostly fun. Had some enjoyable action sequences and a lovely 60s charm. It was pretty paint by numbers though, and not too memorable. Still a good renter though.
Posted: 12/8/15 at 11:59pm
Might have done better if the original star had done it and not backed out. That was George Clooney
Posted: 12/9/15 at 10:21am
I dunno, Clooney's a little long in the tooth for how the character was written.
Posted: 12/9/15 at 11:05am
I agree. Henry was quite charming. Can't see George in the role.
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