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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Tom J. Astle (written by) &
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Release Date:
20 June 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
Saving The World. And Loving It. more
Plot:
Maxwell Smart, Agent 86 for CONTROL, battles the forces of KAOS with the more-competent Agent 99 at his side. full summary | full synopsis
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2 wins & 6 nominations more
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Instant Classic, Carell Rocks more (354 total)

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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some rude humor, action violence and language.
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110 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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The line about a blank essay about existentialism is borrowed from Woody Allen, who used it in his stand-up comedy act as well as in the film Stardust Memories (1980). more
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Continuity: At Krstic's party, Agent 99 is wearing heels. When she and Maxwell are going to the drainage tunnel, she is wearing flats. When they leave, she is wearing heels again. more
Quotes:
The President: What did the vice-president have to say about this?
The Chief: I'm afraid the vice-president and I had a less then cordial encounter yesterday sir.
The President: Less then cordial you say?
The Chief: Yes sir.
The President: [President watches video of The Chief tackling the Vice-President on a cell phone] Whoa... I'll say.
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Referenced in The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) more
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205 out of 321 people found the following review useful.
Instant Classic, Carell Rocks, 23 April 2008
10/10
Author: RyanNYC from United States

I was lucky enough to catch a screening of 'Get Smart' and absolutely loved it. I saw the movie in Manhattan and there's nothing tougher than a New York audience, and the whole room was dying laughing throughout the film. I don't know what church group these nay-sayers saw the film with, but it is hilarious.

Steve Carell is at his best. He is incredible as Maxwell Smart. He does channel Don Adams when appropriate, but really makes the character his own. His chemistry on-screen with Anne Hathaway, who plays Agent 99, is great. There's been some complaints about the age difference, but they clear that up in the film.

The story line is solid and helps introduce this great spy comedy to a new generation. The cast is absolutely stacked, Alan Arkin, the Rock, Dave Koechner all kick ass and help make 'Get Smart' an instant classic.

If you were a fan of the original 'Get Smart' series, there's no question you'll love this movie. Check it out.

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