Spy

Depending on how much you liked Bridesmaid and The Heat, you were either apathetic or ecstatic to hear that writer-director Paul Feig and actress Melissa McCarthy had teamed up again for the comedy crime-caper Spy. It turns out that even if you dislike those former two flicks, you will doubtless find something to love in the latter. Feig's story - about a jovial deskbound analyst in the FBI who ends up having to go undercover when two field agents are compromised - is still full of dumb/hilarious absurdities, but manages to transcend its Big Momma's House-like premise with the most rewarding script McCarthy (who ain't no Martin Lawrence) has ever run with. Moreover it's the best opportunity she's had to showcase her winning mix of dry and slapstick humour, not to mention her ability to wring real empathy from an audience. The support of Jude Law and Jason Statham lend it ample kudos (and who doesn't love seeing either of those two stretch their funny bones).