He’s Here To Save The Day…Whether We Like It Or Not
The thought of Mr Bean trading in his teddy bear for a career as a superspy might had seemed rather outrageous at the time, but over a decade later and Rowan Atkinson is set to return to the role of Johnny English for a third time. His comedic capers as the inept secret agent have certainly tickled our funny bones over the years, fully utilising the Blackadder actor’s legendary physical comedy and dry wit to give us a whole slew of hilariously awkward moments.
While we’re sure Johnny English Strikes Again will have its own fair share of standout moments, we feel that these three particular instances from the past two films perfectly encompass the kind of spy this man for all seasons truly is!
Fair warning, there are SPOILERS AHEAD!Â
#3: Like A Coiled Viper, He Strikes
English has no shortage of one-liners across his franchise, but by far the one that had the best pay-off was the time he unleashed his killer combat skills on what he believed to be an unsuspecting henchman. While the blow itself is certainly effective, in all the confusion it seems that he ended up confusing his target for his own ally, Bough. While the build-up and execution was rather predictable, there’s no denying the “coiled viper” line earned plenty of laughs.
#2: The Chase
Unlike other agents in the field, English is a man of class, certainly not one to sully himself with something as exhausting as parkour. While on the hunt for clues towards the mysterious organisation known as Vortex, English finds himself pursuing a possible lead across the rooftops of Hong Kong. While his target roles from one building to another with incredible athleticism, the MI7 agent decides to take a more scenic route via elevators, open doors, and other means that require no effort whatsoever. The fact he manages to one-up his skilled opponent just makes the juxtaposition even funnier.
#1: The Hospital
The pinnacle of cringe-worthy humor, this is by far one of English’s greatest blunders. Originally planning to parachute into the antagonist’s headquarters, English somehow manages to land on the opposite building, which turns out to be a hospital. As a result, he attacks doctors and kidnaps patients at gun point until he finally realises he has royally screwed the pooch. The moment of realization is one of pure gold.
Be sure to check out the video below to see our picks for the Top 10 Rowan Atkinson Moments!Â
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