Naturally, the premise of the film is a tad far-fetched, but what comedy isn't built on a questionable foundation? The idea that a tough-as-nails lady agent can be transformed into a beauty pageant contestant is far-fetched, but not beyond the realm of possibility.
Maybe spoilers in what follows.
The idea that an agent has to infiltrate a beauty contest to prevent it from being sabotaged by a terrorist is, I suspect, a bit beyond the usual Bureau procedure, but if one suspends belief just a bit, the rest of the film flows naturally.
The transformation of a lady frog into a princess is an enjoyable trip in itself, not only because of the marvelous coaching by the Caine character, but by the procedures to prepare her cosmetically.
Whatever else, Gracie Hart remains an Agent. Although she operates at times on intuition, she shows a dogged determination on solving the case -- identifying the threat, and whom it comes from.
Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, and William Shatner all play well against each other.
Not serious, but not meant to be.
Maybe spoilers in what follows.
The idea that an agent has to infiltrate a beauty contest to prevent it from being sabotaged by a terrorist is, I suspect, a bit beyond the usual Bureau procedure, but if one suspends belief just a bit, the rest of the film flows naturally.
The transformation of a lady frog into a princess is an enjoyable trip in itself, not only because of the marvelous coaching by the Caine character, but by the procedures to prepare her cosmetically.
Whatever else, Gracie Hart remains an Agent. Although she operates at times on intuition, she shows a dogged determination on solving the case -- identifying the threat, and whom it comes from.
Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, and William Shatner all play well against each other.
Not serious, but not meant to be.