Having supposedly killed the evil "General Rancor" (Andy Griffith) before he can do any mischief "Agent WD-40" (Leslie Nielsen) retires from the Secret Service to enjoy the remainder of his life to the fullest. However, he is called back by "the Director" (played by Charles Durning) when it is discovered that General Rancor has managed to survive and is now demanding a special computer chip in exchange for the release of an agent named "Barbara Dahl" (Stephanie Romanov) who just happens to be the daughter of the woman that Agent WD-40 (aka "Dick Steele") once loved. To that end, Agent WD-40 has to find the special computer chip before General Rancor can get his hands on it while at the same time attempt to rescue Barbara Dahl in the process. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this movie had a couple of humorous scenes here and there but like a joke that has been told once too often it lost its appeal after awhile. It just got old too quickly and for that reason I have rated it accordingly. Below average.

"Spy Hard" is non-stop belly laughs from beginning to end! There is so much to love about this comedy! (Besides "Dracula, Dead and Loving It," this is our favorite film starring Leslie Nelsen!) This is one of the few comedies we watch again and again and we always seem to catch something we've never noticed before! Charles Durning and Barry Boswick co-star and are hilarious! (Barry's New England accent is beyond funny!) Wonderful Andy Griffith as the evil enemy is fantastic! He is ever-so creepy - and funny! John Ales (as Kabul) is great! The story and editing is clever and fast-paced. There isn't a dull moment in the entire movie! P.S. Check out Agent WD-40's (Leslie Nielsen) great wall of photos in his living room; he is pictured as working security with many famous and historical people! Just another hilarious moment in this awesome comedy! P.P.S. LOVE Weird Al's theme - what a great way to open and close this classic comedy! Weird Al has the PERFECT sense of humor to set the stage for this hilarious film!

Promiscuous secret agent Leslie Nielsen (as Dick Steele) comes out of retirement and assumes his spy identity as "WD-40" to battle old enemy Andy Griffith (as Rancor), made-up to look like Leonid Brezhnev and aiming to take over the entire free world. Sexy and snuggly-clothed Nicollette Sheridan (as Veronique Ukrinsky) is Dick's arousing co-spy, and accented John Ales (as Kabul) is a reliable partner. "Weird Al" Yankovic gets things of to a good start with a "Goldfinger" licking good title song. Familiar faces and comic bits keep it fun, through most of the running time.****** Spy Hard (5/24/96) Rick Friedberg ~ Leslie Nielsen, Nicollette Sheridan, John Ales, Andy Griffith

This is one movie that never fails to cheer me up !!! Undoubtedly the best performance by Leslie after Naked Gun series. Beats the scary movie series and hotshot series for me. The gags are truly hilarious and the plot never fails to loosen its grip. I was a little disappointed that they didn't make a sequel or a series out of it. Because Leslie fits into the 'foolish yet brave detective / cop' so well that it hardly takes a viewer to associate with him. However, the movie does get tad repetitive at the end with the villains growing every minute and the drama getting a bit out of hand. And yeah , you miss the charming and confused presence of Priscilla Presley (of the fame of 'naked gun series'). Yet, all in all a superb comedy and a very special one(:)).I will recommend this to all spoof fans and Leslie fans. Watch the old guy and his undiluted fun. Cheer Up !! Its movie time !!!