Grimsby (2016)

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Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hooligan brother to save the world from a sinister plot.

Movie Introduction
"Grimsby" is a 2016 British-American action comedy movie directed by Louis Leterrier and co-written by Sacha Baron Cohen, who also stars in the film alongside Mark Strong, Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher, and Penélope Cruz. The movie is generally set in the town of Grimsby, in northern England, and concentrates on 2 siblings who are reunited after several years apart.

Plot Synopsis
The film focuses on the lives of 2 brothers, Nobby Butcher (Sacha Baron Cohen), a football-loving, beer-drinking citizen of Grimsby, and Sebastian Graves (Mark Strong), his bro, who takes place to be a leading MI6 agent. Due to particular circumstances, they were separated as kids and lead greatly various lives.

After 28 years apart, Nobby has now settled with his sweetheart, Dawn (Rebel Wilson) and their 9 children in Grimsby. However, he never ever stopped looking for his lost brother. Consequently, he discovers Sebastian's area in London however unconsciously interferes with an important mission, leading to Sebastian getting falsely accused of a criminal activity he did not dedicate.

Reunion and Investigation
Upon their initial awkward reunion, Nobby assists Sebastian in escaping. They go on a globe-trotting experience attempting to show Sebastian's innocence while discovering a hazardous conspiracy, involving an international terrorist plot planned by Rhonda George (Penélope Cruz), a philanthropist. The siblings should browse various mishaps and amusing circumstances, as Nobby's non-spy-skilled methods continually complicate matters.

Action and Comedy
Filled with excessive action sequences and a heavy dose of vulgar humor, "Grimsby" keeps the tempo quick, blending action set pieces like a gunfight in a South African shantytown and a high-speed chase with a herd of elephants, with comical minutes mainly centered around Nobby's crass and rude behavior.

Conclusion
Eventually, the bros handle to reconcile their distinctions and, during the movie's climax, they collaborate to save the world from lethal virus-loaded fireworks at a World Cup occasion in Chile. In doing so, they avoid the planned massacre and clear Sebastian's name. The film ends with Nobby joining the secret service along with Sebastian, and with both of them lastly living their dream life.

Reception
"Grimsby" elicited mixed responses from critics upon its release, with reactions varying from full marks for its adventurous humor and action-packed series, to strong review for its unrefined humor and portrayal of the town of Grimsby. Regardless of the combined reviews, the film's mixing of funny and action, together with the dynamic efficiencies of Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong, made it entertaining to a broad audience.

Top Cast

  • Sacha Baron Cohen (small)
    Sacha Baron Cohen
    Kyle "Nobby" Butcher
  • Mark Strong (small)
    Mark Strong
    Agent Sebastian Graves
  • Isla Fisher (small)
    Isla Fisher
    Margaret
  • Penélope Cruz (small)
    Penélope Cruz
    Kate
  • Rebel Wilson (small)
    Rebel Wilson
    Lindsey
  • Gabourey Sidibe (small)
    Gabourey Sidibe
    Banu
  • Annabelle Wallis (small)
    Annabelle Wallis
    Marianne
  • Nick Sampson (small)
    Nick Sampson
    WHN Newscaster
  • David Harewood (small)
    David Harewood
    Black Gareth
  • Scott Adkins (small)
    Scott Adkins
    Pavel Lukashenko
  • Sam Hazeldine (small)
    Sam Hazeldine
    Chilcott