OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies

I've watched this movie in the original language (French) as a way to improve my skills and proficiency in it. But while I understood a lot (thanks, subtitles!), I'm not a native speaker and some jokes clearly flew over my head, so it may affect my feeling towards the movie as a whole. _OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies_ is very clearly a spoof of the James Bond movies, especially the first ones from the 60s and 70s. The protagonist has the characteristic of a Bond-like character: he's handsome, physically fit, adept in combat and charming with the ladies. But he's also incredibly tone-deaf in things like race and religion. He's extremely cocky and full of himself, which makes him really fun to watch as he gets involved in these complex plots while he himself seems more interested in love making than resolving the situation. I liked the cinematography of the movie, it really did capture that early Bond movie feel. Especially in the car scenes! Overall, it's a very enjoyable parody with good and funny gags (the chicken one was hilarious to me). It really flows well and it's not too long. Worth a watch! 7/10

The humor just does not translate.