‘The invisible agent’: the first reactions divide the critics from the public

Reviews of Netflix’s highly anticipated action thriller ‘The Gray Man’ are already in the media and they are… Mixed. Critics call it an “adrenaline-fueled underwhelming madness,” while audiences seem to be loving it (according to Rotten Tomatoes). ‘The Invisible Agent,’ directed by the Russo Brothers, currently ranks 52% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 86 professional reviews, but the audience score is 90.

Brian Lowry of CNNsaid of the film: “The spy-on-spy antics work as an excuse for the elaborate action sequences and insane stunt work, which produce some genuine highlights but also produce gradually diminishing returns, especially down the stretch.”

Stephanie Zacharek from TIME he called it an “over-the-top mission: an impossible adventure only to end up in no-man’s-land with no consequences.” another review wondered if ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier,’ which was also directed by the Russo brothers, was a fluke.

‘The Invisible Agent’ stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana de Armas along with Regé-Jean Page, Dhanush, Jessica Henwick and Billy Bob Thornton. Said to be the most expensive movie in Netflix history, it’s helmed by ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’ directors the Russo Brothers. The script is signed by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.

The film tells the story of CIA agent Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), also known as the Sierra Six, who must go on the run when he is pursued by his deranged former colleague Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans), who ends up putting an entire legion of assassins on the run. his against.

No, not all reviews are negative, as Kevin Maher of The Times he called it a “gloriously brainless action spectacle”. Meanwhile he Irish Independent he said: “‘The Invisible Agent’ is ‘Bourne’ with a nod to Bond, part shoot-’em-up, but also something of a comedy, the latter ingredient crucial to its success.” Audiences seem to be loving the film, leaving comments like “two Bourne movies in one” while others praise the action and dialogue.

‘The invisible agent’ has hit theaters as a limited release on July 15, but will have its big premiere on Netflix on July 22.