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• Jeff "

  
  OSS 117 is a near perfect comedy film that parodies the spy genre very well. Actor Jean Dujardin is great in the title role, and he is very funny in his part. Unlike many other spy film parodies, this film is genuinely funny and is a near flawless film altogether. The film succeeds… More
  OSS 117 is a near perfect comedy film that parodies the spy genre very well. Actor Jean Dujardin is great in the title role, and he is very funny in his part. Unlike many other spy film parodies, this film is genuinely funny and is a near flawless film altogether. The film succeeds due to great directing and acting. The plot is great as well, and the jokes are well written, and are actually smart, and work well enough to make this a memorable comedy film. Unlike films like Johnny English which fail to deliver memorable laughs and a good story, OSS 117 relies on a good script peppered with smart gags that are definitely not stupid, like so many other spy spoofs. This is a great comedy with a wonderful cast. Brilliantly directed by Michel Hazanavicius, this is a fun film from start to finish. Dujardin gives the film its charm, and he's perfect for the part. I very much enjoyed the film, and it's far better than films like Get Smart, and even Austin Powers. This is a well written film with a great cast that are just great to watch on-screen. This is one of the best comedies that I've seen and is a must see for comedy fans who want an effective spy film parody that actually makes you laugh. OSS 117 is a wonderful film that has all the ingredients of an effective comedy. This is a brilliant film that is very different than most comedies. If you enjoy a great comedy film with plenty of laughs, then 0SS117 is the film for you. A brilliant film that is aided by a great cast, this is one of the finest French comedies ever made.

• Spencer S

  
  The first of the new OSS 117 films, this was the first ever collaboration between Michel Hazanivicius, his wife Berenice Bejo, and the impressive star, studly Jean Dujardin. Though I did like the second of these films better, there is such an amazing style, energy and creative blend… More
  The first of the new OSS 117 films, this was the first ever collaboration between Michel Hazanivicius, his wife Berenice Bejo, and the impressive star, studly Jean Dujardin. Though I did like the second of these films better, there is such an amazing style, energy and creative blend to this film. The scenery, the look of this film is pointedly OSS original, taking something from the old spy series from the sixties and also being something new and beautiful. The lead character is sexist, egotistical, and stupid (not ignorant. That's forgivable.) While most parody spy films have the bumbling lead given understanding, OSS is shot at, kidnapped, and shown no mercy, even in the face of his romantic lead, portrayed by the gorgeous Berenice Bejo. I loved the myriad of plot, the humor, the music, the picturesque views that are oh so clean and bright. It looks and feels like the Brits' James Bond films while having the suave texture and feel of the French cinema, and the humor of a Steve Martin film from the seventies, almost fitting with the time period of this film. In short, the plot wavers between interesting and insanely confusing, if only because I do not have the attention span to look between Jean Dujardin being the goofy lead and the villain putting on a sneer while delivering his seminal evil genius speech. Really, it's again Dujardin who steals the show from the wiley temptresses and the melodramatic Nazis. It's his toothy grin and duplicitous insults that make this film into a very lewd comedy, though he does spar with Bejo a number of times, and seems reverent of his co-stars with maturity and childlike wonder. I look forward to more collaborations between Hazanavicius and Dujardin, as they have now made at least three films together, all of which I have found light and captivating. Hopefully Dujardin will have a sprawling career as the comedic relief, stupid and charming all at once.

• Ross C

  
  Marvellous. Who knew the French had a sense of humour? Daniel Craig eat your heart out. Keeps getting better every time I watch it - a sign of a true classic. A fantastic piece of historical satire with a charismatic lead - à votre service!

• Carlos M

  
  A clever, witty spoof on spy movies that perfectly recreates the looks of the Cinema in the late '50s, mainly the special effects. Dujardin is hilarious as the stupid, condescending French spy of the title, in a film that smartly plays with the conventions of the genre.

• Robert C

  
  Very ammusing spy parody. A sort of homage to 007. "Mad Men" meets "Austin Powers" meets "The Pink Panther", without the potty humor, slap-stick and goofy site gags. This was released in 2006, but the attention to detail is so amazing, you'll… More
  Very ammusing spy parody. A sort of homage to 007. "Mad Men" meets "Austin Powers" meets "The Pink Panther", without the potty humor, slap-stick and goofy site gags. This was released in 2006, but the attention to detail is so amazing, you'll swear your watching a film from the 1950's-60's. Great sets, costumes etc. The cast is perfect and Jean Dujardin is impeccable as French super agent OSS 117, the perfect mix a sauve, sexy, nerdy, naive, clever and often inappropriate, but always charming. And he does what is quite possibly the best Sean Connery impersenation I have ever seen (without having to resort to "doing the voice" as most people do). An enjoyable little romp. I look forward to his next adventure in Rio!

• Richard C

  
  Suprisingly really funny. B

• Gordon A

  
  Lovingly crafted French homage to Sean Connery era Bond crossed with Pink Panther (and more worringly Mr Bean). Sharp 50's detail and committed deadpan delivery increase its charm. Unusual treat.

• Anthony L

  
  This is a spoof of the old 1950s/1960s OSS 117. It's fair to compare it to the original Casino Royale and the Pink Panther series but 'Cairo, Nest of Spies' is much more subtle and all the better for it. Michel Hazanavicius's direction is good and the supporting… More
  This is a spoof of the old 1950s/1960s OSS 117. It's fair to compare it to the original Casino Royale and the Pink Panther series but 'Cairo, Nest of Spies' is much more subtle and all the better for it. Michel Hazanavicius's direction is good and the supporting cast are all very capable but it's Jean Dujardin who really steals the show. He has truly mastered the art of physical comedy and I think he's an actor to look out for. Although OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies doesn't always hit the mark, when it is funny, it's very funny! Please don't be put off by the subtitles!

• Bruce B

  
  One of the best Eurospy Films I have seen. A cross between James Bond and Pink Panther, guess you could say a Spaghetti Spy Film. A 5 star film, this has action, drama, and comedy mixed in it. I look forward to many more OSS 117 Films. Jean Dujardin plays Agent OSS 117 and does an… More
  One of the best Eurospy Films I have seen. A cross between James Bond and Pink Panther, guess you could say a Spaghetti Spy Film. A 5 star film, this has action, drama, and comedy mixed in it. I look forward to many more OSS 117 Films. Jean Dujardin plays Agent OSS 117 and does an excellent job. Really enjoyed when he was part of the band playing the oud. If you like the Spy Films of the 1960-1980 time frame you will get a kick out of this. On the Funny Scale its a 10 out of 10. Trust me on this one you will not be sorry. 5 Stars

• Kevin M

  
  I was interested in this because of my liking for Hazanavicius's Academy Award winning The Artist. There are some really hilarious parts in this movie and Jean Dujardin is too great as secret agent OSS 117. Dujardin really makes the movie as good as it is. Berenice Bejo is… More
  I was interested in this because of my liking for Hazanavicius's Academy Award winning The Artist. There are some really hilarious parts in this movie and Jean Dujardin is too great as secret agent OSS 117. Dujardin really makes the movie as good as it is. Berenice Bejo is charming and stunning as "the Bond girl" Larmina. The only problem is that most of the laughs are packed into the first half of the movie while the second half actually kind of drags. I was certainly entertained by this movie, especially in the first half.

• The Movie W

  
  Before "The Artist" made him the current critic's darling, Michel Hazanavicius made this fun homage to the spy movies of the sixties. As with his latest work this looks just like it was shot in the period it references. "Austin Powers" fans should avoid, the… More
  Before "The Artist" made him the current critic's darling, Michel Hazanavicius made this fun homage to the spy movies of the sixties. As with his latest work this looks just like it was shot in the period it references. "Austin Powers" fans should avoid, the jokes are far too esoteric and referential for mainstream audiences. The running time could be pruned a bit but it's an enjoyable diversion.

• Walter M

  
  [font=Century Gothic]In "OSS 117: Cairo - Nest of Spies," it is 1955 and Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath(Jean Dujardin), aka secret agent OSS 117(Not his IQ, trust me. That's much lower.), intercepts an envelope from Princess Al Tarouk(Aure Atrika), the niece of the… More
  [font=Century Gothic]In "OSS 117: Cairo - Nest of Spies," it is 1955 and Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath(Jean Dujardin), aka secret agent OSS 117(Not his IQ, trust me. That's much lower.), intercepts an envelope from Princess Al Tarouk(Aure Atrika), the niece of the deposed King Farouk of Egypt. The envelope contains a photo of Hubert's close friend and former partner, Jack Jefferson(Philippe Lefebvre) lying dead, having been murdered. Hubert is assigned the case to work undercover in Cairo to find Jack's killer, a missing Russian freighter and if he has any spare time left bring peace to the Middle East. His contact there is Jack's former secretary, Larmina El Akmar Betouche(Berenice Bejo), whose father was killed while playing paddleball...[/font] [font=Century Gothic][/font] [font=Century Gothic]"OSS 117: Cairo - Nest of Spies" is an enjoyable and funny spoof with some truly memorable bits, most of which involve chickens. But since these chickens may be symbolic, the movie has more on its mind than just being a generic parody(I know satires can be political but can a parody?) of a Cold War spy thriller about a steel-jawed hero with a beautiful woman under each arm. But where this film differs is in reversing the politics of those old movies by intentionally making the hero an insensitive and ignorant clod. To be perfectly honest, Hubert is not totally useless, nor is he totally incompetent. But he prefers his fists to using his mind.(Sound familiar anyone?) In the end, actions have repercussions, especially in the events surrounding the Suez Crisis, with so much at stake, not only for the western powers, but also for the rapidly growing nationalism in Egypt.[/font]

• Joey S

  
  A surprisingly hilarious French comedy from the director of The Artist, the humor in this movie translates flawlessly. The best way I can describe is that it is essentially a combination of The Pink Panther and James Bond. Jean Dujardin plays a very stupid spy who goes to Cairo to… More
  A surprisingly hilarious French comedy from the director of The Artist, the humor in this movie translates flawlessly. The best way I can describe is that it is essentially a combination of The Pink Panther and James Bond. Jean Dujardin plays a very stupid spy who goes to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of another spy. It stars Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo, the two stars of The Artist, and is directed by Michel Hazanavicius too. The movie's humor is far from subtle, but it pokes fun at the spy genre in hilarious fashion. As long as you don't mind reading subtitles, this is a very funny and clever comedy by an incredibly talented director.

• meril l

  
  Watched it without subtitles so I missed a lot of the plot... but that's ok! It was still really goofy, and though I don't (yet) know the source material, it was a great spoof of the spy genre. Jean Dujardin as the ridiculously inept OSS 117 was electrifying.

• William G

  
  A slight, amusing Bond riff.

• Angela A

  
  That was some extreme silliness. Utmost political incorrectness, but done in a satirical, almost bearable way.

• Janice :

  
  Has its moments, but more often dull than entertaining. I'm looking forward to seeing the sequel nonetheles, since I have faith in Jean Dujardin and I know he has much more potential than this.

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