Argylle

2024 - 2 - 1

Argylle: A Spy Thriller or a Complete Flop?

Argylle - Bryce Dallas Howard - Dua Lipa - Henry Cavill - Matthew Vaughn - Samuel L. Jackson

Discover the star-studded disaster of Argylle - a spy thriller that fails to impress despite its all-star cast. Find out why critics are calling it 'horrendous' and 'lazy'.

Argylle, the latest spy thriller directed by Matthew Vaughn, has garnered mixed reviews despite boasting a stellar lineup featuring Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Samuel L. Jackson. Critics have not held back in their scathing assessment, branding the movie as 'abysmal,' 'lazy,' 'exhausting,' and even 'one of the worst movies ever made.' The film's attempt at blending stylish espionage with blockbuster action seems to have fallen flat, leaving audiences disappointed.

Despite the high expectations surrounding Argylle's release, the disastrous Rotten Tomatoes score and negative reviews have painted a bleak picture. The convoluted plot, disjointed narrative, and lackluster performances have led to comparisons with generic spy films that fail to engage viewers. With a budget of £158 million and a cast of top-tier actors, including John Cena, Bryan Cranston, and Ariana DeBose, the film's underwhelming reception comes as a surprise.

Matthew Vaughn's direction, known for the Kingsman franchise, has failed to rescue Argylle from its critical downfall. The film's attempt to inject humor and excitement into the spy genre has been met with disappointment and frustration. Despite the efforts of the cast, led by Henry Cavill's portrayal as a superspy, the film's shortcomings have overshadowed any potential success.

In conclusion, Argylle seems to have missed the mark, leaving audiences underwhelmed and critics unimpressed. The blend of action, humor, and star power was not enough to salvage the film from being labeled as a flop in the spy thriller genre.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "HuffPost UK"

Argylle Branded 'Abysmal', 'Lazy' And 'Very, Very Bad' As Critics ... (HuffPost UK)

A star-studded cast including Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa and Bryce Dallas Howard (plus a very cute cat!) seemingly couldn't save this new spy thriller.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Mirror.co.uk"

Argylle among 'worst movies ever made' as bad reviews pour in for ... (Mirror.co.uk)

There were high hopes for Matthew Vaughn's multi-million-dollar movie Argylle which stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, and Samuel L.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Dexerto"

Argylle gets disastrous Rotten Tomatoes score (Dexerto)

The movie also has a stellar cast, featuring the likes of Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, John Cena, Sofia Boutella, Ariana ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "SciFiNow"

Argylle Review: Stylish ensemble falls flat (SciFiNow)

Director: Matthew Vaughn; Writer: Jason Fuchs; Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, John Cena, Ariana DeBose, Dua Lipa, Bryan Cranston, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Men's Journal"

Critics Pan Argylle for Being “Exhausting” and “Generic” (Men's Journal)

Argylle hits theaters tomorrow, meaning audiences will finally have the chance to unravel the mystery of who is the real Agent Argylle.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The News International"

'Argylle' bombs at box office: £158m spy flick floods in negative ... (The News International)

Argylle, a spy thriller with a £158 million budget and an all-star cast including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Castanet.net"

Argylle - Movies - Castanet.net (Castanet.net)

Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) is the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The National"

Argylle review: Wacky, disjointed, but undeniably exciting (The National)

Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn continues his kitchen-sink approach, oscillating between wildly original and frustratingly familiar.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "GamesRadar"

Henry Cavill-led Argylle sequel gets an update from director ... (GamesRadar)

Matthew Vaughn's new spy caper Argylle introduces Henry Cavill as a superspy, the lead of a series of novels written by a reclusive novelist called Elly ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Radio Times"

Henry Cavill says Argylle is like James Bond "turned up to 11" (Radio Times)

Cavill has long been rumoured as a potential future 007, but he is instead playing a classic spy in Matthew Vaughn's new film.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Splice Today"

Argylle's Gaudy Affair (Splice Today)

The new action movie Argylle employs a novel-within-the-movie structure in which heroine Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) authors a popular series of spy ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Akron Beacon Journal"

Review: Too long, too convoluted, 'Argylle' proves to be too much of ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) and Alfred Solomon (Samuel L. Jackson). I'll be the first to confess: director Matthew Vaughn's films have always represented ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

'Argylle' Review: A Cat Cannot Save It (The New York Times)

A simulacrum of a spy movie offers few pleasures and plenty of headaches.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

'Argylle' delivers a mix of action and laughs that's fit for a Kingsman (CNN)

After a trio of “Kingsman” movies, director Matthew Vaughn essentially hits the reset button with “Argylle,” another fun, highly stylized and less violent ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Boston Globe"

Matthew Vaughn's Argylle gets zero stars from Globe film critic (The Boston Globe)

To quote Roger Ebert's famous pan of “North,” (1994), “I hated this movie. Hated hated hated hated hated this movie. Hated it.”

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Evening Standard"

Argylle review: "Kitsch spy film twists itself into a froth" (Evening Standard)

This twisty espionage caper features likeable performances by Sam Rockwell and Bryce Dallas Howard, but is curiously inert.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Hucknall Dispatch"

Argylle and Migration are the big new movies at Hucknall's Arc ... (Hucknall Dispatch)

The voice cast includes Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, and Danny DeVito. Advertisement.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Evening Standard"

Argylle gets savaged in early reviews as £158m spy flick panned as ... (Evening Standard)

The new Hollywood film boasts an all-star cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, Samuel L. Jackson.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NME.com"

'Argylle' review: Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill's stranger than fiction spy ... (NME.com)

Matthew Vaughn's James Bond spoof 'Argylle', starring Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa, has a license to serve up simple, dumb fun.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "IGN Africa"

Argylle Gallery (IGN Africa)

When the trailers for Argylle boast of a movie “from the twisted mind of Matthew Vaughn,” there's something they're not telling you (besides its actual ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Seattle Times"

'Argylle' review: Fiction and reality (and a cat) blur in action-comedy ... (The Seattle Times)

"Argylle" isn't entirely terrible, but it's disappointing, yet another log on the cinematic fire of it-might-have-been, writes critic Moira Macdonald.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Minneapolis Star Tribune"

Review: 'Argylle' socks it to audiences with too many twists (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

At heart a spoof of 007 adventure movies, it plays out like "The Spy Who Confused Me." The premise is that Bryce Dallas Howard (in a role that seems to have ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo Movies UK"

Argylle branded 'horrendous' as critics savage Henry Cavill's new film (Yahoo Movies UK)

The latest action thriller from director Matthew Vaughn has not gone down well with critics.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Collider.com"

New 'Argylle' Mighty Jaxx Figures Bring Matthew Vaughn's ... (Collider.com)

Mighty Jaxx has unveiled a new set of collectible Argylle figures based on the props seen in Matthew Vaughn's latest film.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Financial Times"

Argylle film review — fiction and reality merge in this action adventure (Financial Times)

Matthew Vaughn's Argylle fairly reeks of extravagantly mounted PR chicanery. This spoofy action adventure is supposedly based on a novel by Elly Conway, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Home — Crooked Marquee"

Review: Argylle (Home — Crooked Marquee)

Matthew Vaughn definitely has a brand. With the Kingsman franchise and Kick Ass, the British director mostly makes movies that thumb their nose at authority ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "British GQ"

The Argylle post-credits scene, explained (British GQ)

Matthew Vaughn connects Argylle to his Kingsman franchise in its post-credits scene.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "IGN"

How to Watch Argylle – Showtimes and Streaming Status - IGN (IGN)

Coming off of three Kingsman movies, director Matthew Vaughn is back with Argylle, another star-studded spy thriller with a comedic bend.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Screen Rant"

Argylle Ending & Every Twist Explained (Screen Rant)

Summary · The ending of "Argylle" introduces the real Agent Argylle, setting up the possibility of a sequel and prequel. · Elly Conway is revealed to be a double ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Polygon"

Does Argylle have a post-credits scene, and what's up with Argylle 2? (Polygon)

Director Matthew Vaughn answers your questions: Is Argylle a Kingsman movie? Is Taylor Swift involved? Plus: Henry Cavill on playing Argylle in the sequels.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The SunBreak"

Argylle is a long, cliché-filled, hot mess - The SunBreak (The SunBreak)

Argylle (2024 | USA | 140 minutes | Matthew Vaughn). Part of the routine when attending preview screenings as a press member requires us to give a brief ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The National"

Argylle and other fictional books from films and TV that you can read ... (The National)

The book has been adapted into a film starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard and Dua Lipa among others. However, here's the twist – the author of the novel ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Bulwark"

'Argylle' Review (The Bulwark)

Starring Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, and John Cena, it is a movie very much of its era.

Explore the last week