Johnny English Strikes Again (2018)

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O'Sullivan finds the film daft and predictable but says its comedy still prompts guffaws. She particularly praises Rowan Atkinson's committed physical performance and the carefully observed buffoonish character.

Ebiri finds the film mildly entertaining, though not sharp or funny enough to fulfill its potential. He praises its steady stream of humiliation comedy and the heavy-handed symbolism of English battling high-tech villains in knight’s armor.

The critic finds the film mildly watchable but largely unsuccessful, with its parody and technology jokes failing to catch fire. They single out the VR training sequence as a funny highlight that recalls Mr. Bean’s sly malice.

Quinlan finds the sequel tediously unfunny and its central character stiflingly ignorant. She singles out the hackers’ traffic-light and airport pranks as among its few funny moments.

The critic finds the film overly reliant on slapstick, with a flimsy plot linking predictable set pieces. Emma Thompson is singled out for bringing a touch of class.

The critic describes this third outing as a tired franchise entry. The page singles out Rowan Atkinson’s return as the hapless secret agent, without providing further review details.

Bradshaw finds the comedy underpowered and the film only moderately entertaining. He praises Atkinson’s physical comedy, especially a gag involving a medieval suit of armour and helicopter blades.

Gleiberman finds the sequel mildly amusing but largely stale, with its comedy weakened by the need to function as a spy film. He praises the virtual-reality sequence in which Johnny, still wearing a headset, attacks imaginary villains around London.

The critic finds the film lifeless, unimaginative, and reliant on stale spy-film jokes. They single out the virtual-reality sequence as a welcome burst of anarchic energy amid otherwise uninspired humor.

Walsh finds the sequel limp, lifeless and not entertaining. She singles out its one-joke writing and muddled attitude toward Bond-era traditions and technology.

Dalton finds the sequel flat, mirthless, and short on comic inspiration. He notes that the restaurant and virtual-reality slapstick sequences might amuse younger children, but says the rest is a waste of time.

The review finds the film entertaining despite its tired premise and underdeveloped ideas. It particularly praises Rowan Atkinson’s comic timing and physical comedy.

Pearson finds the film funny but out of place and ultimately tired. She praises Atkinson’s physical comedy and the genuine laughs, while criticizing the scattered plot and dated feel.

The critic finds the sequel disappointingly stale and reliant on easy jokes. They single out Atkinson’s virtual-reality scene as the film’s best gag.