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The primary antagonist, Pascal Sauvage (played with delightful arrogance by John Malkovich), is a French prison mogul who intends to turn the entirety of the United Kingdom into a massive correctional facility. Atkinson’s Masterclass in Physical Comedy

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Johnny English (2003): The Accidental Agent Who Saved the Crown It struck a chord by parodying the tropes

While critics were initially mixed on its release, Johnny English was a massive box-office success, grossing over $160 million worldwide. It struck a chord by parodying the tropes of the 007 franchise—the gadgets, the cars (an Aston Martin DB7 Vantage), and the globe-trotting stakes—while maintaining a uniquely British sense of self-deprecation. Alongside his much more competent (and patient) assistant,

English’s misplaced bravado leading him to infiltrate a hospital instead of the villain's headquarters.

The film kicks off with a catastrophic security breach that wipes out every single elite agent in MI7, leaving only the bumbling administrative clerk, Johnny English, to step into the field. Alongside his much more competent (and patient) assistant, Bough (Ben Miller), English is tasked with uncovering a plot to steal the Crown Jewels and overthrow the British monarchy.