After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage. Calvin Joyner was voted in high school the guy most likely to succeed. 20 years later he's an accountant. As his high school reunion approaches, he tries to make contact with his old schoolmates. And someone named Bob Stone contacts him. He says that he was known as Robbie Weirdicht in school. Calvin remembers that he was picked on, as a matter of fact after an extremely nasty prank he left school. They agree to meet and Calvin is surprised by how much he has changed. Bob asks Calvin to help him out. He says yes and the next thing he knows some men burst into his home. They're CIA, the one in charge is looking for Stone, she says he's a rogue agent. When they can't find Bob they leave. Later he approaches Calvin telling him, he is not a rogue agent, he's trying to find a person known as the Black Badger who is planning to sell some information that in the wrong hands can be disastrous. so he needs Calvin's help to stop him. Calvin's not sure whom he should believe. "Central Intelligence" was a film I was mildly excited for after seeing the trailer. It looked like it had potential and some laughs.<br/><br/>The film packs a solid comedic punch with a charismatic performance from Dwayne Johnson and some clever, comedic gags to pop culture. If you pick up on them, it'll add a lot to you for the not so brilliant script. The story's strongest point is its guessing "who's the good guy" which also might be its weakest flaw. While some will enjoy that element, others might find it annoying to constantly be guessing who these characters really are and where they stand. Should hold your interest though. <br/><br/>Overall, Central Intelligence wasn't disappointing. It's comical and definitely a good time at the movies. However, if you're expecting the comedy highlight of the year, this isn't it. Nor is it the comedy you deserve but it is, nonetheless, a decent film. In this movie the Rock plays a rather feminine/sissy CIA agent. In high school, he was the overweight loser everyone made fun of. He gets in touch with fellow high schooler, Calvin, played by Kevin Hart. Calvin was voted most likely to succeed, but is stuck at a boring job. He meets Bob for drinks and is shocked what he's turned into. Even changed his name. Other CIA agents are after them, thinking Bob has turned treason. They solve the case but still have the 20 year reunion to go to. Both of them get all the attention and Bob meets his high school crush, Melissa Mccarthy.<br/><br/>FINAL VERDICT: OK, had some funny pars, but not the Rock's best comedy. Central Intelligence is genuinely funny, intriguingly plotted, and quite frankly one of the biggest surprises of the year.
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