James Croot The Post NZ Feb 7, 2022

Like a younger, more rigorous version of Leslie Nielsen in his Naked Gun prime, Carell demonstrated here why he had, at the time, a reputation as the funniest man in America.

Go to Full Review

Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 28, 2020 8/10

Admirably mimics the blend of genres and innovations that made the original series so memorable.

Go to Full Review

Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 8, 2020 3.0/4.0

While Carell hasn't quite attained an acting range that allows for much depth in his characters, the presence of Hathaway provides a perfect contrast to Maxwell Smart.

Go to Full Review

Felicia Feaster Charleston City Paper Jan 28, 2020

Get Smart's globe-trotting plot is as forgettable as the wrapper you shuck to get to the candy bar.

Go to Full Review

Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Oct 29, 2019 B-

Get Smart doesn't have a lot of laugh out loud moments, but it does have plenty of chuckles, which is just enough to make it miles better than the other new comedy.

Go to Full Review

Ellie Lucas The Dispatch (Lexington, NC) Jun 5, 2019 2/4

There are a few funny moments, mostly courtesy of Carell's natural charm and some surprising cameos that inject some much-needed life into an otherwise generic film.

Go to Full Review

Marcianne Miller Bold Life (Hendersonville, NC) Aug 26, 2018

There are a few laughs, but nothing memorable, no biting satire and no clever wit. Most disappointing, there's no real chemistry between the bumbling Maxwell Smart and beautiful Agent 99. A fizzle where there be sizzle.

Go to Full Review

Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Dec 16, 2017

There's a bit of tonal problem with this bundled blockbuster.

Go to Full Review

Mark Asch Stop Smiling Jul 29, 2015

The movie is hurt more than helped by having to carry over character names and shoehorn in the show's greatest hits, Carell and Hathaway's rhythm faltering with every recycled catchphrase.

Go to Full Review

Simon Miraudo Quickflix Oct 21, 2014 3.5/5

In a year where even Ghost Rider gets a sequel, Get Smart makes you actually want one.

Go to Full Review

Stuart Klawans The Nation Nov 4, 2013

For anyone who entertained hopes for Get Smart and has not been entertained back, the film's main fault will lie in its wobbly translation.

Go to Full Review

Ben Rawson-Jones Digital Spy Jul 14, 2011 2/5

Get Smart certainly has its moments, but suffers badly from an inability to balance the surreal humor and life-threatening terrorist threat.

Go to Full Review

Mike Edwards What Culture Apr 8, 2011 3/5

There's enough packed in there to warrant a viewing if you fancy a bit of fun.

Go to Full Review

Joshua Starnes ComingSoon.net Mar 22, 2011 7/10

Get Smart is a nice afternoon diversion. There are no big laughs to be had, no matter how hard it tries, but there are lots and lots of chuckles, and that's probably good enough.

Go to Full Review

Fernando F. Croce CinePassion Aug 26, 2009

The hostile repartee between the characters is as ungainly as director Peter Segal's lumbering action sequences

Go to Full Review

Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid Apr 17, 2009

It has at least five undeniable laughs.

Go to Full Review

Chris Bumbray JoBlo's Movie Network Feb 27, 2009 6.5/10

While I think ultimately this film is unnecessary, it's still fairly entertaining and it's certainly better than the recent Pink Panther reboot with Steve Martin.

Go to Full Review

Cole Abaius Film School Rejects Feb 11, 2009 A

The term laugh-a-minute is a bit hackneyed for my taste, and Get Smart comes closer to several laughs-a-minute.

Go to Full Review

David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jan 29, 2009 2/4

...a manufactured piece of work that's been geared towards the lowest common denominator.

Go to Full Review

Brian Webster Apollo Guide Nov 9, 2008 79/100

Without Anne Hathaway, Get Smart might have been a one-note comedy; with her, it's super spirited and super fun.

Go to Full Review