Two Undercover Angels (1969) Sixties female spies

Jess Franco's second entry in his "duo of female agents" sub genre of movies as well as the second in the Red Lips series of movies. It's a pulpy and fun “swinging sixties” flick featuring two female investigators: Regina (Rosanna Yani) and Diana (Janine Reynault) who must look into a string of strange murders done by a deranged artist who kills women with his werewolf-like henchman named Morpho.

Regina and Diana.

The film is rather loose and calmed, not focused too much on action or in thrills but it manages to deliver a lot of memorable horror scenes and comedic moments with the duo of girls. 

Odd addition but welcomed one.

Franco deviated from the usual exploitation movie by having a solid friendship dynamic between two quirky and loveable leading ladies for his movies. Even if they were somewhat erotic or sexy they weren't objects, they had very vibrant personalities we liked to follow, their characterization often drove the story forwards and gave life to the whole film. 

This one doesn't disappoint, we also get many horror and spy tropes mixed in with the colorful scenery and outfits that make it notable for people into fashion.

The girls often trick the men in power into doing something for them by fooling around with the guys or playing the “sexy dumb blonde” stereotype, the intention always being that they play up this stereotype in order to take advantage of how those men see them. 

The pair also have shootouts, they discover dead bodies hidden under statues and there's a mysterious but creative post-title sequence about art robbery.  

The girls have fun, they laugh, play around and engage in combat a few times. Regina talks on the phone with a clothing clamp on her nose to disguise her voice while Diana takes notes on her typing machine while taking a bath. That should convey the energy this movie gives.  

The girls after they get rid of a bomb.

A cute comedy movie without graphic sex or too much violence, it's tame in that regard but it makes up for the lack of action by being so lighthearted and lively that it becomes truly charming. Recommended if you see anything interesting here.