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Get Smart (2008)

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A highly intellectual but socially awkward spy is tasked with preventing a terrorist attack from a Russian spy agency.

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American Maxwell Smart works for a Government spy agency in an administrative capacity. When the agency's head office is attacked, the Chief decides to assign Maxwell as a spy and partners him with sexy Agent 99, much to her chagrin. The duo nevertheless set off to combat their attackers by first parachuting off an airplane and landing in Russian territory - followed closely by an over seven feet tall, 400 pound goon, known simply as Dalip. The duo, handicapped by Maxwell's antics, will eventually have their identities compromised, and may be chalked up as casualties, while back in America their attackers have already planted a bomb that is set-up to explode in a concert. Written by rAjOo ([email protected])

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Rated PG-13 for some rude humor, action violence and language | See all certifications »

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14 August 2008 (Israel)  »

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$80,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$38,683,480, 22 June 2008, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$130,319,208, 6 November 2008

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$230,685,453, 6 November 2008
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Trivia

Barbara Feldon, the original Agent 99, allegedly turned down an invitation to appear in the movie. See more »

Goofs

When Max is shown going to work, we see him heading directly to the old Smithsonian Castle building. When he then enters the building, it is clearly not the Castle but the Natural History museum, which is across the Mall from the Castle and further west. See more »

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Maxwell Smart: Well, you were no help at all.
Agent 99: How could I help? I'm just a woman with a dusty old uterus.
Maxwell Smart: I never said dusty.
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The Warner Bros logo is a lock on CONTROL vault doors, which opens up and let the doors swing open. See more »

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Featured in You Know What's Bullshit: DVDs (2009) See more »

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4 Minutes
Written by Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Tim Mosley (as Timothy Mosley), and Nate Hills
Produced by Tim Mosley (as Timbaland), Justin Timberlake, and Nate Hills (as Danja)
Performed by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake
Madonna appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records
Justin Timberlake appears courtesy of Jive Records
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Instant Classic, Carell Rocks
23 April 2008 | by See all my reviews

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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