Terence Stamp

Though the attempt is moody and earnest, I can't say that it's smart or memorable.

Delivers slam-bang action entertainment, and does it while putting a surprising twist on the archetypal heroic journey.

For the summer months, it'll do nicely, and we can all thank our lucky stars that we get Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart.

[A] pleasing throwback to 1970s war-intrigue pictures.

If you're an inveterate softie looking to hydrate your eyes, yes...can't bear the thought of missing good work by Redgrave and Stamp, maybe...low tolerance for having your intelligence insulted (or dreadful renditions of "Love Shack"), it's a definite no.

Burton pokes fun at Keane's art, but he kids because he loves, and Big Eyes productively asks the question of whether the paintings are art or kitsch (probable answer: both).