The Spy Who Dumped Me - Movie Review

Overview

The reviewer praises The Spy Who Dumped Me as a spy-comedy that delivers some of the best action sequences in the genre since Mission: Impossible—Fallout. The story follows Mila Kunis as a woman whose boyfriend turns out to be a spy; after he gets involved with a “package,” she and her friend are pulled into the adventure.

Key Highlights

• Action set pieces: Multiple car-chase moments are compared to Mission: Impossible. The reviewer notes that the “hits” during these sequences feel genuinely impressive, leaning more toward a straight spy film than a typical comedy.
• Kate McKinnon’s character: The reviewer says McKinnon can be annoying, describing her performance as a balance between “could be an idiot” and intentionally flawed behavior. They also appreciate that, in this movie, she’s less of the exaggerated comedic persona they usually associate with her.
• Comedy pacing: The humor is described as inconsistent (about 50/50). The funniest moments tend to be when the film isn’t trying too hard to be a joke, with the best scenes coming from the action and a more sincere spy tone.

Main Criticisms

• The film feels too long for its payoff. The reviewer believes the runtime is padded and that pacing drags before the ending.
• Verdict: Despite strong action, the review lands on middle-of-the-road—not consistently clever as a comedy, not strong enough as a full spy movie, and ultimately forgettable.

Standout Jokes / Reactions

• “Amalgamation” verdict: The movie feels half-hearted in everything except action.
• Runtime gag: The reviewer jokes that it feels like the movie is almost over (“are we there yet?”), only to realize it’s still early-mid, suggesting the pacing drags.
• Closing reaction: They expect they’ll forget it quickly, “in a couple days,” reinforcing the forgettable takeaway.

Main Personalities Mentioned

• Mila Kunis
• Kate McKinnon