Parent Review of My Spy with Discussion Questions

Parent Review of My Spy with Discussion Questions written by the Elf on 6/26/2020 This post contains affiliate links, you can find out more on our policies page or in the disclaimer at the bottom of the blog.

Know Before You Watch My Spy:

Movie: My Spy
Rating: PG-13
Age Suggestion:  12+
Running Time: 1 hr 40 min
Release Date: 6/26/2020
Themes: Bullying, Kindness, Friendship, Work Ethic, Career Transitions, Being the new kid

Warnings: There are two small curse words and an explosion within the first 5 minutes of the movie. With just a few tweaks it could have been PG. Gunshots, parental absence, parental death, language and light cursing are possible triggers and what kept the movie solidly at PG-13

Quick Summary of My Spy:

A soldier is trying to change the trajectory of his career but being a spy isn’t quite the same as the military life he knows. He suddenly finds his CIA career on the line and dependent on a super smart 9 year old girl.

This is a solidly cute family action flick that is light, fun and safe to watch with your pre-teens and teens. A little bit of saving the world, a dash of romance, and a whole lot of being manipulated by a 9 year old- a recipe for a great summer movie night.

My Spy Discussion Questions: 

1) Did you see everything coming or did one of the plot points surprise you?

2) What was your favorite Sophie moment?

3) Sophie has to re-teach JJ how to interact with people and have fun. If you’re anything like us, you’ve been spending a lot of extra time on your devices recently. What’s the most fun thing you’ve done offline recently?

4) Where and who would you stash an important flash drive with?

My Spy Parent Review: 

-Characters & Acting:

This was really well directed and acted. It’s a cheesy movie, but the acting was not off-putting like in your typical cheesy family comedy. Chloe Coleman, Dave Bautista, and Kristen Schaal were a really dynamic trio that really elevated the movie beyond what I was expecting. They were very relatable.

-Script & Story:

I’m a huge fan of these family comedy movies, like The Pacifier. I was expecting this one to be a little more family friendly, but I really did enjoy it. The story was generally predictable but there were so many clever lines that kept us laughing.

I really wished they had changed just a few things so that it could have been enjoyable for a younger audience too, but I’m glad they didn’t put anything else in to increase the rating too. Really didn’t appreciate some of the cursing being pointed towards the younger kids in the movie. But overall it wasn’t an amount of language that personally made me uncomfortable watching it with a teen. I really liked the humor the way it was and am glad that they didn’t try to shock with unnecessary inappropriate jokes. A light and fun watch overall.

-Other:

Originally slated for theatrical release the week before spring break, it came out as a direct to streaming quarantine flick instead. I’m sure it would have done marvelously well as a spring break movie and I hope that it exceeds streaming expectations. It’s an Amazon Prime Video exclusive right now, and I assume it will be available to rent or buy at a later date. It’s a fun and light watch great for a summer movie night.

–Favorite Moments:

I loved pretty much all of Sophie and JJ’s interaction. Chloe Coleman is only 11 y’all! She really does an amazing job. The particular placement of some important plans was also a really funny moment for me. My favorite thing overall was how much it made us laugh and that it ended so well.

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