It was embarrassing to watch.
A total waste of time.
10 Reviews
Don't blame the kids...
TimBell9 November 2018
KIds are often the weaker elements in movies, but not in this one.
The writing is so bad I had to check to see whether it was actually one of the teenage actors who'd written the movie. No, it's an adult. The dialog is stilted and facile, and the story alternates between weak and cliched.
The acting by the adults is appalling. Just because it's low-budget doesn't mean the acting has to be terrible. (See "Primer".)
And the cinematography and direction are terrible too.
This is a terrible movie - but don't blame the kids.
The writing is so bad I had to check to see whether it was actually one of the teenage actors who'd written the movie. No, it's an adult. The dialog is stilted and facile, and the story alternates between weak and cliched.
The acting by the adults is appalling. Just because it's low-budget doesn't mean the acting has to be terrible. (See "Primer".)
And the cinematography and direction are terrible too.
This is a terrible movie - but don't blame the kids.
Can you really get super angry at this movie?
Agent1022 August 2021
We all know this was gonna be be bad. The trailer, the poster...heck the tagline alone caused someone to rage review this film (though I doubt they watched the movie). However, when you live in a state where the film commission has been gutted and you are left to your own laurels, what do you expect?
This ain't Rio Bravo or Evolution or Planet of the Apes. This is not the high quality films that used to come to the great state of Arizona before the conservative elite pretty much yeeted out the film commission and its associated offices (did I use yeet right?). So what is left is the DIY crowd, and I honestly can't get too angry at Clay Moffatt for making his own movies even if the quality is suspect. I guess when you have that kind of money to throw around, you might as well. But on the other hand, the modern era of DIY bad film making is its own niche, and this movie is on par with the likes of Birdemic. This movie was made with love and care, regardless of the awful production value.
It's hard to tell you what this story is. I mean, a story about an agency brainwashing...err....training young spies is an interesting idea. We have seen it many times before, but not at this level of low budget incompetence. The only thing that saves this thing is the eccentricity of it. It tries to be Dr. Who and any number of Christopher Nolan films with the budget barely big enough to pay for a wedding (which one reviewer called Good Bad or Bad Bad insinuated). Plus you got Ben Vasquez's ridiculous hat, the silly code names and the fact this secret organization would exist in the boring and ridiculously hot plains of Mesa, Arizona (I guess they could not afford Sedona or Flagstaff locations).
This movie is bad, let's be honest. But at least they tried (?).
This ain't Rio Bravo or Evolution or Planet of the Apes. This is not the high quality films that used to come to the great state of Arizona before the conservative elite pretty much yeeted out the film commission and its associated offices (did I use yeet right?). So what is left is the DIY crowd, and I honestly can't get too angry at Clay Moffatt for making his own movies even if the quality is suspect. I guess when you have that kind of money to throw around, you might as well. But on the other hand, the modern era of DIY bad film making is its own niche, and this movie is on par with the likes of Birdemic. This movie was made with love and care, regardless of the awful production value.
It's hard to tell you what this story is. I mean, a story about an agency brainwashing...err....training young spies is an interesting idea. We have seen it many times before, but not at this level of low budget incompetence. The only thing that saves this thing is the eccentricity of it. It tries to be Dr. Who and any number of Christopher Nolan films with the budget barely big enough to pay for a wedding (which one reviewer called Good Bad or Bad Bad insinuated). Plus you got Ben Vasquez's ridiculous hat, the silly code names and the fact this secret organization would exist in the boring and ridiculously hot plains of Mesa, Arizona (I guess they could not afford Sedona or Flagstaff locations).
This movie is bad, let's be honest. But at least they tried (?).
Could have been better
maryan-achim17 November 2018
As soon as I read Teenage Secret Agents...
blackappletattooworks8 November 2018
As soon as I read Teenage Secret Agents I knew this film would be total garbage. Teenagers are usually spotty little oinks who can't get out of bed or a safespace not secret agents saving the world. As a kids film I'm sure it will be loved but if you're a grown up don't waste your time or money with this one...
Forgot to mention this
Salty_Meat_Balls15 December 2018
Incredible Performances, Snubbed at the Oscars
elijahgeduldig18 July 2021
Though I've never been partial for action flicks, I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. My girlfriend just graduated from film school, and though she'd never heard of/studied this movie, we watched it together and it's become an instant date night classic.
Movies like this remind me why my childhood dream was to be a director... just the captivating plot, the impressive visuals, and the child performances sure to put a sock in the mouth of anyone who's ever said kids are the weakest part of a movie.
And the tension in the classroom scene... titillating!
Highly recommend!
Movies like this remind me why my childhood dream was to be a director... just the captivating plot, the impressive visuals, and the child performances sure to put a sock in the mouth of anyone who's ever said kids are the weakest part of a movie.
And the tension in the classroom scene... titillating!
Highly recommend!
Don't review a movie if you've decided you're gonna hate it before starting!
interaxcontracts8 November 2018
I only watched this because a flat headed reviewer decided that they were going to hate it as soon as they heard ' Teenage Secret Agents '.....!
No point in deciding against a visual experience based on 3 written words, you may as well make the choice not to watch it.
As it goes, not a bad movie at all! Good for a fun watch when there is nothing else.
If you are a young teen, you will enjoy it, If you are an adult you will accept it for what it is.
No point in deciding against a visual experience based on 3 written words, you may as well make the choice not to watch it.
As it goes, not a bad movie at all! Good for a fun watch when there is nothing else.
If you are a young teen, you will enjoy it, If you are an adult you will accept it for what it is.
Head to the theater!
dmmoffs15 October 2018
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