5 SEC REVIEW | DEEP COVER

5 SEC REVIEW | DEEP COVER

Orlando Bloom, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Nick Mohammed

The 2025 film Deep Cover is an outrageously fun action-comedy that flips the spy genre on its head with a delightful twist: three out-of-luck improv actors turned into undercover agents and thrust into a high-stakes mission deep inside London's criminal underworld. Starring Orlando Bloom, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Nick Mohammed, the movie delivers laughs, charm, and just the right amount of chaos.

Bloom, Howard, and Mohammed are perfectly cast as bumbling thespians who suddenly find themselves dodging bullets, cracking codes, and navigating secret lairs—all while trying to stay in character. Their chemistry is electric, and the improvisational roots of their characters give the film a fresh, unpredictable energy. Mohammed, in particular, is a comedic revelation, delivering a mix of nervous energy and accidental brilliance that steals nearly every scene.

Director Tom Kingsley embraces the absurdity of the premise, crafting a film that's as stylish as it is silly. The action is surprisingly slick, with set pieces that play out like choreographed improv scenes.

The film’s biggest strength lies in its heart and humor. Beneath the disguises and disguises-within-disguises is a sweet story about friendship, second chances, and embracing who you are—even when the world thinks you’re someone else.

That said, Deep Cover isn’t flawless. The villain plot is undercooked, and the final act gets a bit too chaotic for its own good. A few gags go on too long, and some emotional beats feel rushed.

Deep Cover is a joyride that plays like The Three Amigos meets Mission: Impossible—a spirited love letter to both improv comedy and the spy genre.

4/5