Funny; a but overrated and much, much too long

Rating: 7/10 (11 May 2007)

I have to say that I enjoyed this movie; however, there were way too many explosions for my taste. I guess that's part of the point, since this is a spoof of many other "buddy" films. I have never seen Shaun of the Dead (nor will I), so I guess a lot of the humor is lost on me. However, I AM a major Anglophile, and many of my favorite Brits are in this movie, so it was enjoyable if just for that. I chose to go to this movie due to slim pickings at the local multiplex (there just isn't much out there that appeals to me; most of the romantic comedies out there are receiving poor, poor reviews)...and the 89% recommendation on rotten tomatoes.com...I have to say that I don't think this deserves THAT much high praise. I did have a lot of laughs, but also, this went just a tad too long, and had me glancing at my watch every few minutes during the middle of it. The ending, I thought, was a little too drawn out. minor spoiler.... After about 5 solid minutes of carnage, I'd had enough, but it went on and on and on after that. Timothy Dalton shines in this, as does Simon Pegg. Worth seeing, but didn't knock my socks off.