If Looks Could Kill

1991 "He's having the adventure of someone else's life."
5.8| 1h28m| PG-13| en
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Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?

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WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.
ChanBot i must have seen a different film!!
Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.
Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic
FlashCallahan When Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, set out for a trip to France, he runs headlong into international intrigue: Agent Michael Corbin has just been disposed of by the evil forces of Augustus Steranko.When it's learnt that Michael Corbin is alive and well, and still on his way to France, he's besieged by both the good guys and the bad guys.British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him...Beating storm breaker by a good few years, Teen Agent (as it was called here in England) is one of those movies that you have fond memories of when you were younger, but seeing the film without rose coloured spectacles leave a lot to be desired.Greico is one real creepy guy in this, and for the first ten or so minutes, i couldn't avert my eyes from the fact that he was wearing make up and had perfectly plucked eyebrows.But as the film goes on, he becomes more likable, and the film becomes a lot more fun too. The most original thing about this Bond Homage is the fact that they crucify the image of the suave British agent by having Daltry playing a top spy and getting killed within seconds.Other than this, its confusing conversations, annoying teachers who come good in the end, sub Bond gadgets, dastardly villains, Linda Hunt as a kick ass assassin.And a woman with a scorpion down her back dancing to Kylie and then getting blown up.It's sometimes genius, yet sometimes so predictable and assuming the audience will rely on nudge nudge wink wink comments, it becomes too frustrating.It's fluffy stuff, with a violent edge, that ends all to quickly, but it has it's moments.
gcd70 Almost animated in its style is this 'James Bond' type flick from writers Fred Dekker and Darren Star about mistaken identity. "If Looks Could Kill" is comically entertaining for the most part, if very silly and extremely predictable.William Dear has toned the violence right down and used cartoon characters acting out a cartoon script. Richard Grieco and the support cast (including Roger Rees, Robin Bartlett and Gabrielle Anwar) have fun and so do we, as long as we don't expect any serious cinema! Linda Hunt steals the show as the wicked lady with a whip for a necklace. "If Looks Could Kill" is good entertainment for youthful audiences.Tuesday, September 3, 1991 - Knox District Centre
pennblaze If you're looking for a comedy that teases at every spy movie you've ever seen, then this is it. I saw the movie years ago as a teenager and loved it. While its not the most serious movie in the world, its excellent for a good time and a good laugh. That was what the movie was designed for and I believe it pulls it off well. I watched it with my loved one recently (his first time seeing it) and we laughed all the way through it. Take it with a grain of salt (after all it IS a comedy) and go in expecting nothing in particular. If you do, you'll see all of the serious spy movie scenes done with a twist of humor that will make you laugh and shout "Of course!" when something explodes for no real reason. I love the "teen spy guy" way that this movie was conducted. And I feel it wasn't rated as well as it should have been. This is a fun movie if you're in the mood for something silly. The car chase at the beginning is really neat. Love the cars. And I have to say that the scene with the female assassin at the hotel was one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Its just too ridiculously classic. You will not regret it.
Vikas Idnani I'm an 80's kid, and this movie was released in the early 90's and it was the best movie ever. Everyone wants to be secret agent with cool toys, like in the movie the guy gets a super cool car with rocket launchers and shields!I'd suggest that you watch this one, its great entertainment!