Movie

The Spies

2012 · 115 min

A wry, low-key caper where tired spies juggle family life and absurd missions, more charming than thrilling.

Tagline: They are among us.
Overview: Kim, a North Korean spy, lives in South Korea for 22 years and is contacted unexpectedly by his superior. His team plans to complete an earlier mission and steal the target's large stockpile of cash.
How it feels: Satirical, warm, tense and cynical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, identity, deception, loyalty
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
identity
deception
loyalty
class
Places: big city
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild