Central Intelligence

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Central Intelligence

PG-13

Released Jun 17, 2016

1h 47m

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Comedy

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Bullied as a teen for being overweight, Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson) shows up to his high school reunion looking fit and muscular. While there, he finds Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), a fast-talking accountant who misses his glory days as a popular athlete. Stone is now a lethal CIA agent who needs Calvin's number skills to help him save the compromised U.S. spy satellite system. Together, the former classmates encounter shootouts, espionage and double-crosses while trying to prevent worldwide chaos.

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Critics Consensus

Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson make for well-matched comic foils, helping Central Intelligence overcome a script that coasts on their considerable chemistry.

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Aramide Tinubu

Shadow and Act

Overall, Central Intelligence isn't 48 Hours... However, if you enjoy Hart's stand-up comedy, and his other numerous flicks, then you'll probably enjoy this one as well.

Apr 12, 2017

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

This is a tongue-in-cheek buddy movie that's above average, but not too far above average.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 10, 2016

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Hart and Johnson got me to laugh, their antics just ridiculous enough to keep me entertained.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 9, 2016

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Really Fun Film that makes you laugh not all the time though

Aug 7, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The artist formerly known as The Rock has long since proven that he has more natural acting chops than any other former muscleman-turned-thespian (sorry, Arnie), and he's absolutely riotous here.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 18, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Even as an excuse to provide opportunities for Johnson and Hart to play off of their disparities, the formulaic superspy gimmick is exhausting.

Rated: 5/10

Dec 4, 2020

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Carter C

This film has a very unoriginal plot and some pretty corny dialogue, but it also has tons of action, over-the-top comedy, a terrific cast, and plenty of good twists and turns that make this a heavily funny watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/24

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arjay m

not perfect not terrible its good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/24

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Audience Member

Ok, this was a movie I wasn't putting much expectations on, it actually turned out to be really enjoyable and kind of lighthearted in a good way. The Rock's been an actor I've liked for a long time and KH was also very good. It's not Serpico, but it's not trying to be either. Good too if you have a family, it's watchable for everyone.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/03/24

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Luke R

It’s such a great movie! Bob and Jet are such a comic relief duo!!! Although there are some plots that are not smart.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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Ciaran O

I know it's an old one but as light hearted movies go it's a bit of a gem. The Rock and Hart play well off eachother, it's also nice to see a quick comedy deal with more serious issues. Johnson is far from hard in this nor is Hart. Its a feel good, buddy comedy with a bit of substance, the script does leave it down at times but the 2 leads make it a worthy watch. It didnt win the Oscars, it was never intended to, but its worth an afternoon on the couch and a beer or two. It gets 4 stars for being true to intention and stating that unicorns are worlds most dangerous animal.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Waniya S

Ngl the bloopers were much better than the movie. The movie was CONFUSING. Anyways it did make me laugh a few times.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/03/24

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Rawson Marshall Thurber

Director

Dwayne Johnson

Bob Stone

Kevin Hart

Calvin Joyner

Amy Ryan

Agent Pamela Harris

Danielle Nicolet

Maggie

Jason Bateman

Trevor

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Synopsis

Bullied as a teen for being overweight, Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson) shows up to his high school reunion looking fit and muscular. While there, he finds Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), a fast-talking accountant who misses his glory days as a popular athlete. Stone is now a lethal CIA agent who needs Calvin's number skills to help him save the compromised U.S. spy satellite system. Together, the former classmates encounter shootouts, espionage and double-crosses while trying to prevent worldwide chaos.

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Producer: Scott Stuber, Peter Principato, Paul Young, Michael Fottrell
Screenwriter: Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, Rawson Marshall Thurber
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: RatPac-Dune Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Principato-Young Entertainment, Bluegrass Films
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Action/Violence|Crude and Suggestive Humor|Some Nudity)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 17, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $127.4M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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