At the start of the movie, Chris Evans & Ana de Armas meet very cute. That first date goes well, but when she ghosts him, he travels to London to surprise her, where he becomes embroiled in her real life as a CIA agent. In the obvious twist on the genre, she is the accomplished agent, while he is the helpless, hapless unwilling accomplice. Fortunately, the film not only features some beautifully-executed fights, but there’s enough comedy to make the relationship enjoyable. De Armas makes a great kick-ass agent, while Evans is simply delightful with his comic reactions. Director Dexter Fletcher has put it all together with aplomb. Even though there are typical genre elements, the performances and action help it rise above to create a fun adventure. NOTE: A few famous people show up for cameos, including Ryan Reynolds, who’s esp. hilarious. 
(4 / 5)
