Central Intelligence (2016)

After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.

Director:

Rawson Marshall Thurber

Writers:

Ike Barinholtz (screenplay), David Stassen (screenplay)

Stars:

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet

2 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dwayne Johnson	...	Bob Stone
Kevin Hart	...	Calvin Joyner
Amy Ryan	...	Agent Pamela Harris
Danielle Nicolet	...	Maggie
Jason Bateman	...	Trevor
Aaron Paul	...	Phil
Ryan Hansen	...	Steve
Tim Griffin	...	Agent Stan Mitchell
Timothy John Smith	...	Agent Nick Cooper
Sione Kelepi	...	Young Robbie
Dylan Boyack	...	Trevor - 17 Years Old
Thomas Kretschmann	...	The Buyer
Megan Park	...	Waitress
Slaine	...	Thugged Out
Annie Kerins	...	Lady MC

Storyline

Calvin Joyner was voted in high school the guy most likely to succeed. 20 years later he's an accountant. As his high school reunion approaches, he tries to make contact with his old schoolmates. And someone named Bob Stone contacts him. He says that he was known as Robbie Weirdicht in school. Calvin remembers that he was picked on, as a matter of fact after an extremely nasty prank he left school. They agree to meet and Calvin is surprised by how much he has changed. Bob asks Calvin to help him out. He says yes and the next thing he knows some men burst into his home. They're CIA, the one in charge is looking for Stone, she says he's a rogue agent. When they can't find Bob they leave. Later he approaches Calvin telling him, he is not a rogue agent, he's trying to find a person known as the Black Badger who is planning to sell some information that in the wrong hands can be disastrous. so he needs Calvin's help to stop him. Calvin's not sure whom he should believe.

---

Plot Keywords:

male objectification | reflection | younger version of character | profanity | f word | 

---

Taglines:

Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson

---

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude and suggestive humor, some nudity, action violence and brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA China

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 June 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Un espía y medio

Filming Locations:

Burlington, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$35,535,250, 19 June 2016, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$127,440,871

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$217,196,811

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Universal Pictures, RatPac-Dune Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min 116 min (Unrated)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Towards the end of the movie, Calvin asks agent Harris how will he contact her if he needs to talk to her. Agent Harris replies "just pick up the phone - we're always listening". Amy Ryan also starred in the The Wire as part of a team of police officers who used phone tapping to bring down drug dealers.

---

Goofs

During the fight scene over the bridge, Stone gets shot. Later that same evening at the homecoming, you catch a brief glimpse of the region where he was shot. There is no bandage covering the area and there is no sign of a wound.

---

Quotes

[first lines]
Trevor - 17 Years Old: Man, I told you Robbie Wheirdicht showers here during first period.

---

Crazy Credits

At the very end of the credits, Bob yells out "fanny".

---

Connections

References The Fast and the Furious (2001)

---

Soundtracks

Me So Horny
Written by Luther Campbell, Mr. Mixx (as David Hobbs), Brother Marquis (as Michael Ross), Ricardo Williams and Fresh Kid Ice (as Christopher Warren)
Performed by 2 Live Crew (as The 2 Live Crew)
Courtesy of Lil' Joe Records, Inc.

User Reviews

Great Chemistry between Johnson and Hart

Forget about the formulaic spies plot and its flaws, the film does not look silly for the wise decision of making it into a comedy and it sparks thanks to the strong rapport between Johnson and Hart. The thriller may seems to be dumb and lack of inventiveness in all the right ways but it is also a bit smarter than what audiences could have expected. The hilarious but not nonsense actions, sweet high- school buddies friendships, comedy about bullies and inspiration to transform a better oneself however are all blended well into this lack-of-originality thriller; though insufficient to generate big humors, it is still able to keep your smile till the end. The film centralises on the delightful chemistry between the two actors, both Hart and Johnson deliver a cheerful bromantic, especially the latter who takes his character and silliness seriously other than just knowing to flex muscles. It might lack in depth to explain about the quest of the mission but it is overall entertaining due to the commitment of the cast to bring us laughter.