Johnny English

The 2003 British spy comedy film directed by Peter Howitt, written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and William Davies, serves as a parody of James Bond and other spy films. The story follows Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson), a clumsy and overconfident MI7 clerk who unexpectedly becomes the sole remaining agent after a tragic incident eliminates all others. Tasked with investigating the theft of the Crown Jewels, English confronts Pascal Sauvage (John Malkovich), a French businessman with ambitions to seize the British throne. During his investigation, English teams up with Lorna Campbell (Natalie Imbruglia), a mysterious woman with her own motives, and his loyal assistant Bough (Ben Miller). Despite his incompetence, English, through a series of mishaps and luck, uncovers the plot and saves the monarchy. The film is filled with comedic situations, including mistaken identities, malfunctioning gadgets, and absurd chases. The soundtrack features compositions by Edward Shearmur and the song "A Man for All Seasons" performed by Robbie Williams. Despite mixed critical reviews, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $160 million against a $40 million budget, and launched a franchise with two sequels.