Best Spy Comedies: Critic’s Picks | THR News

The transcript discusses Stephen Dalton's top five spy comedies, highlighting films like 'The President's Analyst', 'Spy', 'True Lies', 'Spy Kids', and 'Austin Powers'. Each film is praised for its unique take on the spy genre, from subverting traditional espionage tropes to appealing to family audiences. The discussion includes notable actors and directors, emphasizing the films' impact on the spy comedy subgenre.

Which film features a White House psychiatrist targeted by sinister agents?

• Austin Powers

• Spy Kids

• True Lies

• The President's Analyst

In the film 'Spy', what is Melissa McCarthy's character struggling with?

• Managing a team of spies

• Passing as a slick super spy

• Escaping from a villain's lair

• Being a top secret agent

Which film reunites Arnold Schwarzenegger with his 'Terminator' director?

• The President's Analyst

• True Lies

• Austin Powers

• Spy Kids

What is the main plot of 'Spy Kids'?

• A psychiatrist's adventure

• A clumsy CIA officer's mission

• A secret agent in the 60s

• Preteens saving their spy parents

Which film is described as a 'Retro Spy parody trilogy'?

• Spy Kids

• The President's Analyst

• Austin Powers

• True Lies