OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies
Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
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  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Stephen Hunter
    30
    The comedy is strained to the point of lameness, most of it exaggerated clumsiness, stupidity or inappropriateness.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    25
    Let the French stick to love stories and leave stupid comedies to Tinseltown.

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User Score
6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. AlanB.
    10
    Great French farce of 60's Spy films with brilliantly comedic performance by Jean Dejardin in the title role of French secret agent OSS 117.
  2. JackB.
    10
    I don't give 10s to that many movies, but this one is a just about perfect comedy. Endlessly re-watchable, just as funny the fifth time as the first. Great little subtleties you only notice after watching a few times.… Full Review »
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