Johnny English (2003)

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A lowly pencil pusher working for MI7, Johnny English is suddenly promoted to super spy after Agent One is assassinated and every other agent is blown up at his funeral. When a billionaire entrepreneur sponsors the exhibition of the Crown Jewels—and the valuable gems disappear on the opening night and on English's watch—the newly-designated agent must jump into action to find the thief and recover the missing gems.

Motion picture Introduction
"Johnny English" is a 2003 British action funny film directed by Peter Howitt and written by Neil Purvis, Robert Wade and William Davies. The movie is a parody of the James Bond series and stars Rowan Atkinson in the titular role.

Plot Introduction
Atkinson plays Johnny English, a lowly workplace employee at the British Secret Service agency, MI7. After all the other representatives are killed in a bombing at a funeral service, English is promoted to the position of England's brand-new incredibly spy. Despite his absence of field experience, and somewhat bumbling nature, English is coupled with the straight-laced Agent Bough (Ben Miller) and together they set out to solve the secret of the present crisis hazard: the taken Crown Jewels.

More Story Details
The Crown Jewels have vanished from the Tower of London, and clueless Johnny English is put on the case. He finds that a charismatic French businessman Pascal Sauvage (John Malkovich), affiliated with a prison he moneyed, is the mastermind behind the crime. Sauvage has contrived this heist with the intent of declaring the throne of England for himself.

The Hero's Role
It soon ends up being clear that regardless of Johnny's bungling, he handles to stumble his way towards solving the case, often triggering chaos and making mistakes along the method. Together with Bough, and with assistance from the captivating and smart Interpol representative Lorna Campbell (Natalie Imbruglia), Johnny works to stop Sauvage's menacing plan.

The Climax
The climax of the story takes place as Sauvage prepares himself to be crowned as king. In spite of attempts to stop him by English and his team, it seems that Sauvage will prosper in his diabolical plan. Nevertheless, in classic Johnny English fashion, he handles to bumble his method into success, reversing Sauvage's crowning and restoring the Crown Jewels to their rightful place.

Reflection on the Film
"Johnny English" is a movie that spoofs the conventional spy movie genre, particularly the James Bond series. Atkinson, best understood for his role as the hapless Mr. Bean, brings his signature physical comedy to the role, making English an adorable, if slightly unaware, hero. The film's success depends on its reversal of typical spy tropes, playing up the absurdity of the circumstances and typically having English 'luck' his way into heroism.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "Johnny English" ingeniously uses a comedic twist to the British spy movie genre, with Rowan Atkinson's unique representation of the eponymous spy. Infused with humor, action, and a great deal of bumbling about, Johnny English is an underdog whom audiences can't assist however root for. In spite of preliminary mishaps, he ultimately utilizes his wits and non-conventional methods to save the day and the British kingdom from an impending disaster, making the film both a comedic and victorious tale.

Top Cast

  • Rowan Atkinson (small)
    Rowan Atkinson
    Johnny English
  • Natalie Imbruglia (small)
    Natalie Imbruglia
    Lorna Campbell
  • Ben Miller (small)
    Ben Miller
    Bough
  • John Malkovich (small)
    John Malkovich
    Pascal Sauvage
  • Greg Wise (small)
    Greg Wise
    Agent One
  • Tasha de Vasconcelos (small)
    Tasha de Vasconcelos
    Exotic Woman
  • Douglas McFerran (small)
    Douglas McFerran
    Carlos Vendetta
  • Steve Nicolson (small)
    Steve Nicolson
    Dieter Klein
  • Terence Harvey (small)
    Terence Harvey
    Official at Funeral
  • Kevin McNally (small)
    Kevin McNally
    Prime Minister
  • Tim Pigott-Smith (small)
    Tim Pigott-Smith
    Pegasus