(titled O Meu Espião in Portugal and Aprendiz de Espiã in Brazil) follows JJ (Dave Bautista), a hardened CIA operative who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl named Sophie (Chloe Coleman) after she discovers his surveillance operation on her family. The Review
✅ Great comedic timing, surprisingly heartwarming, and high production value for an action-comedy. My Spy Legendas PortuguГЄs (pt)
While it features explosions and fight scenes, it remains a family-friendly film. It’s predictable but charming enough to entertain both kids and adults looking for a lighthearted evening. Pros & Cons (titled O Meu Espião in Portugal and Aprendiz
For Lusophone audiences, the film translates well. The humor is largely situational and physical, meaning the nuances aren't lost in translation. Most major streaming platforms provide high-quality localized subtitles that capture Sophie’s snark and JJ’s awkwardness accurately. It’s predictable but charming enough to entertain both
It leans heavily into the "tough guy meets kid" trope (similar to The Pacifier or Kindergarten Cop ). It successfully balances high-stakes CIA action with heartwarming, often silly, domestic moments.
❌ Follows a very predictable formula; some of the spy plot points feel a bit thin. Final Verdict
The heart of the film is the chemistry between Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman. Bautista continues to prove he is excellent at "gentle giant" comedy, playing the straight man to Coleman’s witty and manipulative Sophie.