--- title: "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e" critics_score: 55 critics_reviews: 24 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015): what the critics said Critics' score 55 from 24 reviews: 8 positive, 9 mixed, 7 negative. ## Vulture — David Edelstein Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 14 August 2015. Edelstein finds the film absolutely delightful, praising its breezy, elegant style and playful choreography. He especially singles out Guy Ritchie’s carefully arranged action and visual comedy, while noting that the story is formulaic and emotionally slight. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/2015/08/movie-review-the-man-from-uncle-shines.html) ## Slant Magazine — Kenji Fujishima Rating 4/5. 22 July 2024. Fujishima finds the film pointless but breezy and engaging. He praises its stylish, comic action, especially Solo’s detached perspective during the motorboat chase. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/dvd/the-man-from-uncle-4k-uhd-blu-ray-review-guy-ritchie/) ## The AV Club — Jesse Hassenger Rating B. 13 August 2015. Hassenger finds the film entertaining and stylish, though its plot and late action sequence weaken the experience. He praises the playful characterization and visual details, especially the actors’ performances and comic offscreen action. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/guy-ritchie-finds-a-better-blockbuster-groove-with-the-1798184606) ## Empire — Helen O'Hara Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 14 August 2014. The review finds the film funny and stylish, though its plot and action do not always sustain its charm. It especially praises the chemistry between Cavill and Hammer and the bright period look. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/man-uncle-review/) ## Evening Standard — Guy Lodge Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 14 August 2015. Lodge finds the film smoothly entertaining, though its storytelling is indifferent and its plot hard to follow. He singles out the immaculate costumes and Elizabeth Debicki’s stylish villain for praise. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e-film-review-and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-suits-a2633421.html) ## Time Out Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 12 August 2015. The available text does not reveal the critic’s verdict. It provides no specific praise or complaint to summarize. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/tr/film/kod-adi-u-n-c-l-e) ## IndieWire — IndieWire Contributor Rating C+. 11 August 2015. The critic finds the film an uneven, failed blend of comedy and espionage. They praise Cavill’s charisma and the early chase scene, but fault the muddled tone and increasingly serious action. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/culture/review-guy-ritchies-the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e-starring-henry-cavill-armie-hammer-and-alicia-vikander-260964/) ## Little White Lies — David Ehrlich Rating 3/3/3. 13 August 2015. Ehrlich finds the film stylish but lacking substance and rhythm. He praises its music, especially the score and well-chosen songs. [Read the review](https://lwlies.com/reviews/the-man-from-uncle) ## Radio Times — Andrew Collins Rating 3/5. The critic gives the spy caper a three-star verdict. They single out its enjoyably hokey plot as a strength. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-0sw3ki/the-man-from-uncle/) ## Total Film — Josh Winning Rating 3/5. 11 August 2015. The critic finds the film fun but messy, and says it falls short of the old-school Bond it aims to evoke. They praise its vintage period detail and charm, while noting that the central pairing never quite sparks. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/man-from-uncle-review/) ## Screen Daily — Tim Grierson Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 11 August 2015. The review suggests the film’s relentless coolness leaves it lacking warmth. It singles out the absence of warmth as its main complaint. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/the-man-from-uncle-review/5091413.article) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Todd McCarthy Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 10 August 2015. The critic finds the film watchable but ultimately lukewarm, with its tone and central partnership never quite settling. He praises the stylish settings and colorful action, while criticizing the lead characters’ underdeveloped dynamic. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/man-uncle-film-review-814288/) ## Variety — Peter Debruge Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 11 August 2015. Debruge finds the film solidly made and stylish but ultimately forgettable, with bland leads and little chemistry. He praises its elegant visual composition and carefully realized 1960s atmosphere. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2015/film/reviews/the-man-from-uncle-film-review-1201556925/) ## The New Yorker — Anthony Lane Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 16 August 2015. Lane is largely critical of the film, finding its shift from Cold War intrigue to silliness and its busy stylistic flourishes unconvincing. He singles out the brief moments of chemistry between Solo and Kuryakin as a glimpse of a more charming film. [Read the review](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/08/24/odd-couples-the-current-cinema-anthony-lane) ## Los Angeles Times — Mark Olsen Fi1m's normalised score 25/100 (inferred from the text). 13 August 2015. Olsen finds the film hollow and unable to deliver even modest entertainment, despite its stylish surface. He singles out Elizabeth Debicki’s glamorous, committed performance as a highlight. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-man-from-uncle-review-20150814-story.html) ## The Guardian — Guardian staff reporter Fi1m's normalised score 15/100 (inferred from the text). 11 August 2015. The critic finds the film stylish but deathly boring, and says it lacks the wit and excitement of comparable spy films. They single out the dull, uncharismatic male leads and the absence of chemistry among the cast. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/aug/11/the-man-from-uncle-review-style-paired-with-deathly-boring-substance) ## Deadline — Pete Hammond Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 14 August 2015. Hammond finds the film fun and stylish, with Ritchie’s direction keeping it lively. He especially praises the easygoing chemistry between Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2015/08/man-from-uncle-review-henry-cavill-guy-ritchie-armie-hammer-1201499559/) ## Digital Spy — Stella Papamichael Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 11 August 2015. Papamichael finds the film a lively, entertaining antidote to modern Bond’s darker tone, though its set-pieces do not match Bond’s best spectacle. She praises the playful tension and banter between Cavill and Hammer’s mismatched agents. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a662222/the-man-from-uncle-review-a-fizzy-antidote-to-007s-deep-psychological-probing/) ## NME Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). The critic finds the film consistently likeable, though its style outweighs its substance. They praise its sumptuous period detail and single out Elizabeth Debicki’s scene-stealing performance. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-various-artists-16212-311599) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 11 August 2015. The critic finds the film an entertaining, stylish but uneven summer diversion. They praise its cast and crisp 1960s fashions, while faulting a harsh gag that clashes with the film’s tone. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/the-man-from-uncle-review-henry-cavill-armie-hammer-alicia-vikander-elizabeth-debicki/) ## Consequence — Sarah Kurchak Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 14 August 2015. Kurchak finds the film a fun, passable spy romp, though it feels unnecessary as an U.N.C.L.E. adaptation. She praises its stylish scenery and costumes, while faulting the leads for lacking the original duo’s charisma. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2015/08/film-review-the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e/) ## Den of Geek — Don Kaye Rating 2.5 out of 5. 12 August 2015. Kaye finds the film visually delightful but ultimately inert, with little reason to support a franchise. He praises its compositions, fashions, settings, and jazzy score, while faulting the leads’ weak chemistry and the inconsequential story. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-man-from-uncle-review/) ## Paste — Jim Hemphill Rating 5.0/10. 15 August 2015. Hemphill finds the film visually sumptuous but ultimately boring, with a weak story and uninvolving action. He especially praises the period design and the clever silent boat-chase scene. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/the-man-from-uncle) ## Eye for Film — Angus Wolfe Murray Fi1m's normalised score 15/100 (inferred from the text). 13 August 2015. The critic finds the film humourless, overcomplicated and weighed down by its retro dialogue. They praise the reconstruction of divided Berlin and single out Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander for strong performances. [Read the review](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/the-man-from-uncle-2015-film-review-by-angus-wolfe-murray) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e.md