While violent storms were dominating the theater, we got a couple of smaller releases on streaming. Below are my thoughts on this week’s new releases. You can keep up with everything I’m watching by following me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734.

My Spy: The Eternal City (Prime Video)
Starring: Dave Bautista, Ken Jeong, Chloe Coleman, Anna Faris, Flula Borg, and Kristen Schaal
Synopsis: This is a sequel to an original comedy about a CIA Agent (Bautista) who bonded with a young girl (Coleman) while on assignment. You’d be forgiven for not remembering the original because it was released during the pandemic in 2020 and also wasn’t very good. Nevertheless, we get a sequel here that returns Bautista and Coleman along with original film stars Jeong and Schaal. J.J. (Bautista) is now officially Sophie’s (Coleman) stepfather, and they still have a bond. But her entering into puberty has somewhat changed the nature of their relationship. While chaperoning a school trip to Europe, things go off the rails. Soon, Sophie has to dive into the spy world to help J.J. and his team recover her kidnapped friend and stop a terrorist plot. Comedy ensues, or at least that’s what they’d have you believe. I like Bautista as a performer, and he’s shown some talent for comedy. This franchise doesn’t make the best use of his talents, nor does it make the best use of the rest of the cast. The plot is predictable, the jokes are boring, and the action sequences do little to capture your attention. This is a forgettable two hours in every way.
Rating: Rated PG-13 for violence/action, some strong language, suggestive references, teen drinking, and a nude sculpture.

Skywalkers: A Love Story (Netflix)
Synopsis: We get all kinds of stories in documentaries. It’s a way to learn more about people, their passion, and the world. The best documentaries thrill, entertain, and tell you about something—or someone—you never knew about. That’s how I felt about Skywalkers, which takes us into the world of rooftoppers. As someone afraid of heights, this is a world foreign to me. In fact, truth be told, some of the footage captured by director Jeff Zimbalist and these climbers was enough to make me ill. But this is a beautiful story of two people—Angela and Vanya—who find something in each other that pushes them to new heights, and a partner for their journey through life. It’s beautiful, and their feats were daring. I enjoyed this documentary a great deal and I think it’s more than worth checking out for those who are fans of good stories.
Rating: Rated R for language.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.