"Get Smart" is a comedy film released in 2008, directed by Peter Segal and starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway. It is based on the 1965 television series of the same name created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
In "Get Smart," Steve Carell plays Maxwell Smart, an analyst for the top-secret government agency CONTROL, who dreams of becoming a field agent. When CONTROL's headquarters is attacked and its agents' identities compromised, Maxwell is promoted to field agent status and partnered with the more experienced Agent 99, played by Anne Hathaway. Together, they embark on a mission to stop the nefarious plans of the villainous organization KAOS and its leader, Siegfried, played by Terence Stamp.
The film combines action, adventure, and comedy, with Steve Carell delivering his trademark humor as the bumbling yet earnest Maxwell Smart. Anne Hathaway provides a strong foil as the capable and resourceful Agent 99. The movie features a mix of slapstick comedy and witty dialogue, paying homage to the original television series while also updating it for contemporary audiences.
"Get Smart" received generally positive reviews upon its release, with praise for its humor, performances, and action sequences. While it deviates somewhat from the tone of the original series, it remains an entertaining and enjoyable adaptation that introduces the characters to a new generation of viewers.