Eight years have passed since we last watched the English comedian Rowan Atkinson played as a secret agent in the 2003 film “Johnny English”. I am a big fan of his comedy work as “Mr. Bean”. Comedy does not need to be vulgar or obscene like some do. I remember how much I enjoyed watching his 2003 film when we finally got to hear him spoke. In this sequel – “Johnny English Reborn” – Atkinson continues to play a secret agent role. There is no Natalie Imbruglia and the sushi bar. Instead, we have the 27 years old ex-Bond girl Rosamund Pike as Johnny English’s new love interest. Well, sort of. And Gillian Anderson with a new English accent as the MI7 Head. There is a world to save. And England again sends her very best – Johnny English.
“Johnny English Reborn” is funny, in its unique way. There are some quality comedy works within. Plot-wise, it is predictable. Joke material-wise, it is also predictable. Those who enjoy the good old Johnny English will be at home with this “reborn” edition. Consider Atkinson’s age at 56, I am amazed by some of the physical agility he exhibits in this movie. Perhaps due to my racial background, I am not particularly fond of Asians being portrayed as the bad guys. Having said that, “Johnny English Reborn” is entertaining, not mentally demanding. Yes, this man still has it.