Johnny English Reborn [DVD]

A very good and perhaps better follow-up to the first film. Plays a lot more on stereotypes and pastiche and attempts satire - by the way, that is why there are one star reviews for this film. A lot of those people don't understand the silliness of it all is a satirical take on the original ideas of spy movies, hence this is a spoof. Lots of fun and entertaining for the whole family.

Mervyn Catley [04 March 2012].What makes this film funny is that it is relatively clean, slap stick comedy. Some of the punch lines are predictable - but they are no less funny for that. [The only vaguely "off colour" joke is on the "deleted scenes" extra - it involves pulling boulders using other rocks - you'll see what I mean when you get there. "Off-colour" it might be, but I laughed out loud and long when I heard it!]The hydraulic chair scene is probably 0ne of the funniest I have ever seen (and it is the only scene which cracked Atkinson up when he was watching the "rushes" at the end of the day). Although it might seem politically incorrect, the wheelchair chase takes both comedy and high speed car chases to a whole new height! The Toshiba motto - "Spying for you" - is a hoot which does not pall at any point, regardless of how often (or on what) it is used.The gag reel on the film is a bit light - but it is well worth persevering with the 20 or so scenes in the "deleted" section - especially the scenes where English turns up at MI7 HQ and where he is being helped by Rosumund Pike in her flat!There are also two potential "homages" to great comedy scenes: one is a Python sketch from "Live at Drury Lane" (the wrestling match) and the other is a well known Morecambe and Wise sketch, set in the kitchen.A fanfastic film, probably on the cusp of a five, great family entertainment and well worth seeing.

This super film is all you would expect and a bit more. I got the impression that Johnny English Secret Agent was a little more competent than last time: but maybe only a little! He's quite successful; in the end.I do love the Secret Agent's new secret weapon, the use of which had me rolling in breath-gasping laughter. I refer, of course, to the metal tea tray, which is used with amazing dexterity, force, and rapidity, on some innocent elderly ladies [including one rather Specially Important One]. Clearly a "must-have" for all budding Secret Agents. The only ponderable is where to stow it about one's person. But that didn't bother Johnny: he always seemed to be able to lay his hands on one, whenever an elderly lady was around. Maybe elderly ladies attract metal tea trays?Johnny's relationships with "the young lady", and his new male sidekick, I felt were charming.I'm having great difficulty trying to decide which of the two Johnny English dvd's I prefer. I just love them both, and I shall be looking at them again and again.

OK, so its a bit silly but my family loved watching this! Its great fun and there are some genuine laugh out loud moments. A well made film with a strong cast. Bought on Instant Video, no problem with streaming, great picture and sound quality.

good movie but not as good as first one. funny and entertaining but not quiet as cringe making as first johnny has been fired and striped of his knighthood he takes refuge in a monestry in tibet and is taught some new moves by them including pulling rocks by his privet parts . he is called back to do his bumbling again. i wont spoil the plot by telling you to much .this time he has a new side kick [not as good as bough from first movie ] he as anew boss played by gillen anderson [my husband says she gets more sexier as she gets older ]. the movie goes along at a good pace and is well acted by all worth having in your collection the there are some deleted scenes in the extras that should have been in the movie but for some reason were left out but the movie is still worth a look

Can’t understand all the high reviews. At best I think you could call this ‘gentle’ comedy, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing but here it is just a lot of old gags not done very well.

Great movie,it is hilarious! Great for all ages as 12 year old daughter loved it too. Would recommend if you are looking for a funny but exciting movie with family or friends,or both!

Although you will undoubtedly have a good laugh watching this film, it was spoilt somewhat by a confusing and hard to follow plot. The producers seem to concentrate on the individual scenarios that show Johny English getting himself in a mess and then extricating himself from it, ready for the next mess. The scenes were cleverly done but it made for a bumpy storyline that often left one 'scratching one's head' to understand what was really happening. Overall, however, it was entertaining and, I suppose, the bumpy storyline does encourage a another showing just to see if you can make more sense of it a second time.