Name: Screenwise
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Screenwise Verdict

Operation Fortune is the cinematic equivalent of empty calories—it goes down easy, tastes fine in the moment, and you forget about it five minutes later. Guy Ritchie is on autopilot here, recycling his greatest hits (fast cuts, witty banter, cool guys in suits) without bringing anything fresh to the table.

The premise—recruit a movie star to help stop a weapons deal—sounds fun, but the execution is paint-by-numbers. Jason Statham does his thing, the action is competent but unremarkable, and the whole affair feels like it was engineered in a lab to be 'fine.' Critics were lukewarm (51%), audiences were more generous (82%), but even the fans aren't calling this a classic.

For teens 15+ who want a brainless action flick on a Friday night, sure, it'll do the job. But there's zero enrichment here, minimal imagination, and the wholesome score is low because the characters are cynical operators with no real heart. It's not offensive, just aggressively mediocre.

If your kid is into spy movies, show them Mission: Impossible or even The Man from U.N.C.L.E. instead—those have style AND substance. This one? Skip it unless you've literally run out of other options.

Age Fit

Best for teens 15+ who are already into action movies and can handle stylized violence and morally ambiguous characters. Adults might find it mildly entertaining but forgettable—it's not a must-watch for anyone.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

48

Guy Ritchie action-comedy with stylized violence, some crude humor, and morally ambiguous spy hijinks. The tone is slick and cynical rather than emotionally healthy—characters manipulate and deceive as part of the job. Not toxic, but doesn't model kindness or cooperation in meaningful ways. Pacing is brisk but the emotional core is shallow.

Imaginative

42

Standard spy-thriller premise (stop weapons sale) with a meta twist (recruit a movie star). It's a well-worn formula executed with Guy Ritchie's signature style, but there's little genuine originality here. The movie-star-as-operative angle offers mild novelty, but it doesn't invite curiosity or creative thinking—it's pure popcorn entertainment with no real imaginative spark.

Safe

55

Common Sense Media rates it 15+, suggesting action violence, some language, and possibly sexual innuendo typical of PG-13/light R spy fare. No indication of graphic gore or explicit content, but expect gunfights, punches, and the usual spy-movie mayhem. The violence is stylized rather than brutal, but it's present throughout. Not a 'surprise' given the genre, but definitely not safe for younger viewers.

Enriching

38

Minimal cognitive or ethical growth here—it's a disposable action-comedy that prioritizes quips and set pieces over substance. No meaningful themes about teamwork, morality, or personal development. The 'enriching' value is near zero; it's pure escapism. Entertainment value is middling (51% critics, 82% audience on RT suggests divisive reception—fans of Ritchie's style will enjoy, others will find it forgettable).

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If your teen loves Guy Ritchie's fast-talking, stylized action vibe (Snatch, The Gentlemen), they'll recognize the formula here
Jason Statham doing Jason Statham things—punching, quipping, looking cool in a suit
The meta angle of recruiting a Hollywood star to play spy could spark some fun conversations about acting and deception
Audience score of 82% suggests it's a decent popcorn watch if expectations are low

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What to Watch For

Action violence throughout—gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, stylized but constant
Morally gray characters who lie, manipulate, and operate without much ethical grounding
Crude humor and likely some sexual innuendo (typical PG-13/light R spy fare)
Critics were split—51% on RT means half thought it was tired and derivative

Conversation Starters

"Do you think spies in real life are as cool and smooth as they are in movies, or is that all Hollywood?"
"The movie uses a famous actor as part of the spy plan—do you think celebrities could actually pull off undercover work?"
"What makes a good action movie for you—just fun stunts, or does it need a good story too?"

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