Co-written and directed by Guy Ritchie, this "by the numbers" spy caper should have been a "direct to video" release skipping theaters altogether. It's a formulaic plot with lazy direction by Mr. Ritchie.
The film, which if successful, will probably start a franchise, stars Jason Statham as Orson Fortune, master spy. He is recruited by Cary Elwes to lead a team in search of a stolen "something". The film co-stars Aubrey Plaza as a snarky (what else) computer genius, who is one of the best things about the film. Also on board is Bugzy Malone as the team's sniper, Josh Hartnett as a movie star used as bait, and Hugh Grant as an arms dealer/middleman. Mr. Grant does his best Ricky Gervais impression and is fun to watch. Eddie Marsden also has a small part as the head of the department employing Mr. Fortune and his team.
There are plenty of explosions, much shooting (and of course, the good guys can't miss) and the occasional hand to hand fighting, Mr. Statham's specialty. But by the end of the film, it's instantly forgettable. This is such a typical February release and not one of Mr. Ritchie's best.
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