Operation: Endgame takes place in a secret underground government facility where 2 competing groups of secret agents keep the balance of war and peace in the world in favor of the United States security. When their mutual boss is found dead in his office, the facility goes into lockdown and the 2 teams find themselves at each others' throats.
The acting is better than could be expected. Odette Yustman and Joe Anderson perform well as the protagonists for newcomers. Ving Rhames, Maggie Q, Adam Scott, and Zach Galifiankis add memorable moments, even Ellen Barkin who tends to chew the scenery performed well. Rob Cordry is the surprising performance here. As the has-been assassin who has turned to booze and self-doubt, he is funny and abrasive, yet sincere in his drunken stupor and oddly competent abilities. Unfortunately, some of these characters do not last long just as we get to know them. Given the cat and mouse game associated with the premise, it should be no surprise, but most of the actors leave you wanting more than you got.
The movie also dates itself as it takes place during President Barack Obama's inauguration. What some may pick up on as Obama worship, seems like more dissapoint in the last administration than high hopes for the next. It certainly never becomes preachy, but obviously attempts to take a stab at government secrets.
The film ends up being a mildly entertaining farce with a better than necessary cast, but I find it hard to believe that this will be remembered as anything other than a guilty pleasure with a few creative death scenes.
6/10
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