True Memoirs of an International Assassin

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): November 11, 2016

5.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 27 Ratings

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TheQuietGamerNov 11, 2016

What works in Kevin James' latest "average joe turned miraculous hero" style movie is that it really does portray it's lead as a regular guy. By that I mean it doesn't go overboard making him into some unbelievably, over-the-top stupid goof.What works in Kevin James' latest "average joe turned miraculous hero" style movie is that it really does portray it's lead as a regular guy. By that I mean it doesn't go overboard making him into some unbelievably, over-the-top stupid goof. Here James plays a character that feel an everyday, believable person who just so happens to get caught up in stuff way out of his league.

That's not to say the movie isn't absurd. Yes, the events that lead to Kevin James getting mixed up in all this obviously defy reality. Not too mention seeing him survive through the increasingly dangerous scenarios is also something that just would not happen. Yet, you can still get behind everything that's happening onscreen. It's all due to how the movie carries itself.

Jeff Wadlow handles the plot and it's lead with a pretty straight face. It allows the jokes to flow more naturally from the material and ensures that nothing reaches the level of absurdly goofy (and sometimes stupid) humor you'll find in James' Happy Madison films (Paul Blart, Here Comes the Boom). As a result it's kind of a more self-respecting comedy. One that doesn't rely on fart jokes and "fat guy falls down a bunch" style humor. Wadlow actually wants you to like this guy as more than just comedic fodder and get behind him as becoming the hero. For the most part, it works. Not all of the jokes land, and the premise is ridiculous. However it's executed admirably and it's nice to see Kevin James in a comedy that actually has him playing a real character people can relate to. Mix in some solid action and you get a comedy that defies expectations and doesn't carry that Adam Sandler/Happy Madison feel that turns so many off. As a result, this one has the potential to attract a larger audience.… Expand

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Jim222001Jun 15, 2017

Happy Madison films are better when they don't rely on potty humor or raunchiness. Which is something I guess Sandler prefers for the ones starring him. So Memoirs mostly has charm without crude and childish humor.
I credit the movie for notHappy Madison films are better when they don't rely on potty humor or raunchiness. Which is something I guess Sandler prefers for the ones starring him. So Memoirs mostly has charm without crude and childish humor.
I credit the movie for not trying to get laughs by having Kevin James clumsy and falling all over the place. However, I did wait for moments like that. I expected a spy version of Paul Blart in another words. Without James being a fat clumsy guy for laughs, there wasn't too many laughs. I don't know though. I enjoyed the movie despite it not being laugh out loud funny nevertheless. The cast was likeable.… Expand

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RalfbergsJan 29, 2017

I don't know why I heard so many bad things about this movie as it actually was quite ok - nothing impressive, but it wasn't like I wanted to switch it off or anything. Only thing is that it was quite predictable and the story felt like II don't know why I heard so many bad things about this movie as it actually was quite ok - nothing impressive, but it wasn't like I wanted to switch it off or anything. Only thing is that it was quite predictable and the story felt like I have seen it somewhere already.… Expand

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FuturedirectorAug 24, 2017

While it hs+as an original plot, True Memoirs of an International Assassin needs a wittier storytelling, a more believable script and nicer characters.

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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017

I thought it was really great! It is truly funny, expect to laugh a lot. Some things don't seem realistic, but it doesn't affect the story. The acting is great, and worth a watch.

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farhanghaJul 3, 2020

An action comedy where everything is mediocre. Kevin James has been able to be funny, and action scenes are sometimes fascinating. But the script has serious and unobtrusive problems. More attention had to be paid to writing jokes.

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