Disco Espionage
- Tagline
- Under the glittering ball, trust has two left feet.
- Description
- Set in the vibrant backdrop of the disco era, 'Disco Espionage' is a comedic war film like no other. When an international spy ring infiltrates the world of entertainment, a charismatic singer/dancer/comedian, played by Benedict Cucumberbatch, must team up with his witty sidekick, portrayed by Mackerel-een O'Herring, to outmaneuver a web of betrayal and deception. With the fate of nations grooving to the beat, Matt Bok Choy joins the duo, bringing his own quirky flair to the mix. Directed by the inventive Gus Van Swant, this film combines humor with suspense, ensuring that the battle for truth is fought under a disco ball, with plenty of laughs along the way. It's a story of survival where the only thing deadlier than a double agent is a double disco.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 5.80
- ReleaseDate
- 07/27/2023
- Genre
- War
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
In the shimmering jungle of disco balls and bell-bottoms, 'Disisco Espionage' struts its funky stuff with a spy caper that's as ludicrous as it is entertaining. Benedict Cucumberbatch, the master of chameleonic transformations, gyrates to the beat with a performance so groovy it'd make John Travolta envious. His chemistry with Mackerel-een O'Herring, a comedienne who can fillet a joke as deftly as a mackerel, is the heart of this glitzy romp. Matt Bok Choy's addition to the cast, while unexpected, is like a perfectly timed cowbell solo – bizarre yet wholly satisfying. Gus Van Swant orchestrates this boogie wonderland with a wink and a nudge, ensuring that even as the stakes mount, the only thing serious is the commitment to fun. The plot twirls and dips like a disco diva, sometimes spinning out with its own absurdity, but that's precisely the point. 'Disco Espionage' reminds us that when it comes to saving the world or busting a move, you can indeed have your cake and eat it, too. Just make sure it's a mirror ball-shaped cake that lights up the room with every slice.