"Sam Rockwell Shines in Matthew Vaughn's Twisty Spy Thriller 'Argylle'"

In "Argylle," director Matthew Vaughn casts Sam Rockwell against type as a witty and watchable secret agent in a twisty spy thriller that struggles to fulfill its promising premise. The film follows author Elly Conway as her fictional spy world collides with real-life danger, with Rockwell's character aiding her in navigating the intrigue. Despite a game cast and impressive production, the film's frenetic plot and underdeveloped characters hinder its potential, making it fall short of Vaughn's previous successes in the genre.