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  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 47 m
  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 47 m

Summary A one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Dwayne Johnson) comes home for his high school reunion. Claiming to be on a top-secret case, he enlists the help of the former “big man on campus” (Kevin Hart), now an accountant who misses his glory days. But before the staid numbers-cruncher realizes what he’s getting into, ...

Directed By: Rawson Marshall Thurber

Written By: Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, Rawson Marshall Thurber

  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 47 m
  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 47 m

Central Intelligence

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 35 Critic Reviews
52
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 282 User Ratings
6.2
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Summary A one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Dwayne Johnson) comes home for his high school reunion. Claiming to be on a top-secret case, he enlists the help of the former “big man on campus” (Kevin Hart), now an accountant who misses his glory days. But before the staid numbers-cruncher realizes what he’s getting into, ...

Directed By: Rawson Marshall Thurber

Written By: Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, Rawson Marshall Thurber

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 35 Critic Reviews
52
29% Positive
10 Reviews
66% Mixed
23 Reviews
6% Negative
2 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 35 Critic Reviews
52
29% Positive
10 Reviews
66% Mixed
23 Reviews
6% Negative
2 Reviews

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88
Jun 16, 2016
The best thing about this movie is that you believe in the relationship. Hart and Johnson are a classic comedy duo in the tradition of Abbott & Costello, Bob Hope & Bing Crosby and Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor.
By Matt Zoller Seitz FULL REVIEW
63
Jun 17, 2016
Central Intelligence is actually funny.
By Tirdad Derakhshani FULL REVIEW

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6.2
46% Positive
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42% Mixed
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12% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 282 User Ratings
6.2
46% Positive
130 Ratings
42% Mixed
119 Ratings
12% Negative
33 Ratings

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10
mishael
Sep 16, 2019
this realy dope hope comes second one this ne realy dope I like kevin hart and the rock
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10
shadowguy654
Oct 9, 2016
This movie is the best movie ever. So awesome and funny. I just love this movie cause kevin hart is one of the best actor ever and the rock is my favorite wwe player and when they come together it turn to a awesome movie. I give this movie a 10/10 this movie is awesome
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60
Jun 16, 2016
This is a much better comedy than it is an action movie.
By Matt Singer FULL REVIEW
58
Jun 16, 2016
While not necessarily a diamond-in-the-rough itself, Central Intelligence proves that Johnson has always been at the center of his own ring, in more ways than one. It just took the rest of us (and Hollywood) a little longer to notice.
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50
Jun 16, 2016
While it fails to deliver convincing action and its comedy feels watered down, Central Intelligence does get the “buddy” aspect correct. Doing their best with a script (also by Ike Barinholtz and David Stasser) that feels all-too-safe, Johnson and Hart manage to prove that a movie can glide by just enough on sheer charisma alone.
By Jordan Raup FULL REVIEW
42
Jun 15, 2016
That it manages to score a good laugh every couple of minutes is mostly a credit to stars Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, who make for a better mismatched-buddy comic duo than the movie probably deserves.
By Ignatiy Vishnevetsky FULL REVIEW
25
Jun 17, 2016
With its canned, predictable action sequences and mirthless attempts at humor, it displays an ineptitude that is frankly shocking considering the talent involved.
By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW
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10
satow
Sep 15, 2016
The movie unexpectedly flows smoothly from one scenario to the next, and their unique comedy styles work very well with each other. I thought this movie was going to be stupid, but it is brilliantly smart, in a dumb way, so good that I watched it twice! This is one movie to rent if you have a bunch of friends over, have BBQ, beer, good times.
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JyroJyro
Aug 31, 2017
Whilst the chemistry and humour between Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart is brilliant, the lazy action sequences and monotonous story isn't quite as appealing. It is far better as a comedy than it is an action film.
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6
DirigiblePulp
Aug 15, 2017
More enjoyable than it has any right to be, Central Intelligence is broadest of the broad and safest of the safe, but with an appealing cast and a goofy good nature it skirts by just fine.
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3
nahtan1244
Nov 13, 2016
I was expecting to enjoy this movie a little more than I thought I would. The comedy was sort of there but fell flat 90% of the time. The action sequences were ok but the villain was utterly forgettable. In addition you could see that the rock and Kevin hart were trying to have chemistry together but it just was not there. I would pass on this movie
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Rebecca31
Jun 30, 2016
Starring Dwayne The Toothfairy Johnson and Kevin The New Adam Sandler Hart in a movie that's too boring to be an action movie and not funny enough to be a comedy. Someone told Kevin Hart he was funny and someone told Dwayne Johnson he could act and now we get this. Predictable, bland and a waste of time. Not recommended.
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Production Company New Line Cinema, Universal Pictures, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Perfect World Pictures, Bluegrass Films, Artists First
Release Date Jun 17, 2016
Duration 1 h 47 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson
Website https://www.facebook.com/CentralIntelligenceMovie/
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Awards

Teen Choice Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Golden Trailer Awards
• 3 Nominations
Critics Choice Awards
• 2 Nominations

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