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SpyTalk at the Movies: ‘The 355’ Kills—With Female Operatives Galore

The starpower of 355's leading women almost saves a Jason Bournian action flick

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Peter Eisner
Jan 22, 2022
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The 355 is in some ways a classic knock ‘em-sock ‘em spy flick, with the twists and turns, daredevil chase scenes and larger-than-life action  figures you would expect. The problem is that the film leans so much on formula that director Simon Kinberg (X-Men) and co-writer Theresa Rebeck (Catwoman and Harriet the Spy) appear to have worked from a checkli…

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