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My Spy The Eternal City

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28%

WISE Score

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A forgettable spy sequel where even the Vatican can't save this mission from bombing with critics and audiences alike.

23%

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My Spy The Eternal City

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PG-13, 2024

28%

WISE Score

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A forgettable spy sequel where even the Vatican can't save this mission from bombing with critics and audiences alike.

23%

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: this movie is a dud. A 23% on Rotten Tomatoes isn't just bad—it's 'why did they make this?' territory. The original My Spy (2020) was a modest, charming family action-comedy that worked because of Dave Bautista's fish-out-of-water humor. This sequel apparently forgot what made the first one fun.

The nuclear-plot-in-Rome premise sounds like a direct-to-streaming afterthought, and that's exactly what it is (Amazon Prime exclusive). Critics and audiences agree: this is boring, formulaic, and a waste of everyone's time. Even if your kid is the world's biggest My Spy fan, you're looking at 100+ minutes of 'are we done yet?'

There are dozens of better family action movies on Prime right now. Skip this one unless you're literally scraping the bottom of the barrel.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media pegs this at 13+, which feels right given the nuclear terrorism plot and action violence. Younger kids who loved the first film might handle it at 11-12, but honestly, with reviews this poor, you're better off finding literally any other family action movie.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A sequel to a family action-comedy that attempts to balance spy thrills with mentor-protégé relationships. The premise of JJ reuniting with Sophie suggests positive modeling of mentorship and teamwork. However, with a nuclear plot targeting the Vatican as the central conflict, the stakes are inherently violent and intense. The low audience scores (35% RT, 5.7 IMDb) suggest the execution may lack the charm or emotional depth needed to make this truly wholesome viewing. Common Sense Media's age 13 rating indicates some mature content that pushes beyond younger family-friendly territory.

Imaginative

Spy sequels rarely break new ground, and this one appears to follow a well-worn formula: CIA agent, nuclear threat, European setting. The 23% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 Metacritic rating strongly suggest this is derivative, uninspired filmmaking. A 2.4/5 on Letterboxd (a platform where users tend to be generous) is particularly damning. Nothing in the synopsis or reception suggests creative risks, fresh storytelling, or anything that would spark curiosity or imaginative thinking beyond 'spy does spy things in Rome.'

Safe

As an action-comedy sequel aimed at families, this likely contains stylized spy violence (fights, chases, explosions) but avoids graphic content. The Vatican nuclear plot is high-stakes but handled in a PG-13-ish manner based on the Common Sense age 13 rating. No indication of sexual content, gore, or truly disturbing material. However, the nuclear terrorism angle and inherent spy violence mean younger kids could find it intense or scary. It's 'safe' in that there shouldn't be shocking surprises, but it's not exactly gentle viewing either.

Enriching

With universally poor critical reception (23% RT critics, 36 Metacritic) and mediocre audience scores, this appears to be a cash-grab sequel lacking substance. While spy stories can theoretically explore themes of loyalty, courage, and problem-solving, the reviews suggest this one doesn't capitalize on those opportunities. The mentor-protégé dynamic between JJ and Sophie could offer something meaningful, but the execution seems to miss the mark. Entertainment value appears low based on all metrics—this isn't even succeeding as popcorn fun, let alone offering enrichment.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If your kid loved the first My Spy movie and is begging for more JJ and Sophie, this exists
Rome and Vatican settings offer some visual appeal and could spark interest in European history or architecture
The mentor-protégé relationship between JJ and Sophie models positive adult-teen dynamics, even if the execution is clunky
Action-comedy format means it's trying to be fun rather than dark or gritty

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What to Watch For

Nuclear terrorism plot and spy violence (fights, chases, explosions) make this intense for sensitive kids under 13
With a 23% critic score and 35% audience score, be prepared for your kids to get bored—this one's a slog
It's a sequel, so watching the first My Spy (2020) is probably necessary for context, doubling your commitment to mediocrity

Conversation Starters

"What do you think makes someone a good mentor? How does JJ help Sophie grow?"
"If you could be a spy anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?"
"The movie involves stopping a nuclear threat—what do you know about nuclear weapons and why they're dangerous?"
"Do you think the movie made Rome and the Vatican look interesting? Would you want to visit?"

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