Movie

If Looks Could Kill

1991 · 88 min

A goofy, fast-paced spy spoof that plays like a teen fantasy of mistaken identity, gadgets, and glamorous danger.

Tagline: He's having the adventure of someone else's life.
Overview: Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?
How it feels: Light, absurd, campy and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, deception, coming-of-age, friendship
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
deception
coming-of-age
friendship
power
Places: big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild