“Get Smart” is a 2008 American movie directed by Peter Segal. The film is a parody of the secret agent genre, like James Bond 007, and is based on the TV series of the same name created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry. The movie follows the story of Maxwell Smart, played by Steve Carell, an analyst for the American secret intelligence agency called CONTROL, who has always dreamed of being a secret agent in the field like his idol Agent 23, played by Dwayne Johnson. However, his boss, Chief, played by Alan Arkin, refuses to promote him, believing his talents are best used elsewhere. Watch the movie to see how Maxwell finally becomes Agent 86, partners with the highly skilled Agent 99, and goes on a mission to thwart the terrorist organization KAOS.
Cast and Crew
“Get Smart” (2008) is directed by Peter Segal and produced by Leonard B. Stern, who also produced the original TV series. The film stars Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart, Anne Hathaway as Agent 99, Alan Arkin as Chief, Dwayne Johnson as Agent 23, and Terence Stamp.
Plot
Maxwell Smart is an analyst for CONTROL, a secret intelligence agency, who has always dreamed of becoming a secret agent in the field like his idol Agent 23. Despite always getting the highest scores, he is never promoted by his boss, Chief, who believes he is better suited for his current role.
One day, CONTROL’s headquarters is attacked by KAOS, a terrorist organization, and almost all agents’ identities are compromised. However, one agent’s identity remains a secret: Agent 99, a highly skilled field operative played by Anne Hathaway.
Maxwell finally gets his chance to become a field agent when he is promoted to Agent 86, paired up with Agent 99, and they go on a mission to stop KAOS from detonating a nuclear weapon in Moscow. They face various challenges along the way, including evading a laser trap, being captured by the enemy, and eventually infiltrating KAOS’s secret bomb factory disguised as a bakery.
Conclusion
“Get Smart” is a hilarious and action-packed parody of the classic secret agent genre, like James Bond 007. Featuring a star-studded cast, including Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, and Dwayne Johnson, the movie keeps audiences entertained from start to finish with its witty humor and thrilling action scenes. If you’re a fan of spy movies parodies, “Get Smart” is a must-see.
