MOVIE REVIEW - The Interpreter (2005)
Director: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener
Silvia Broome (Kidman) is an UN translator who overhears a death against an African leader who is coming to speak at the UN. She is placed under the proctection, and comes under the suspicion, of federal agent Tobin Keller (Penn). As he delves deeper into her past it becomes apparent she isn't all she seems to be.
This gripping political thriller is well-handled by veteran director Sydney Pollack, who is no stranger to this genre having previously directed the classic Three Days of the Condor. He, with the help of great performances from the two leads, manages to manipulate the audiences own suspicions throughout. Unfortunatley it does leave us with an ending that is predictable about 15 minutes before hand. This is such a shame and drags down what is otherwise a perfectly good movie.
The Good: Great performances and direction.
The Bad: Ultimately let down by weak and predictable ending.
The Ugly: Cold and hard photography not really my cup of tea.
Overall: A great shame. 6/10
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener
Silvia Broome (Kidman) is an UN translator who overhears a death against an African leader who is coming to speak at the UN. She is placed under the proctection, and comes under the suspicion, of federal agent Tobin Keller (Penn). As he delves deeper into her past it becomes apparent she isn't all she seems to be.
This gripping political thriller is well-handled by veteran director Sydney Pollack, who is no stranger to this genre having previously directed the classic Three Days of the Condor. He, with the help of great performances from the two leads, manages to manipulate the audiences own suspicions throughout. Unfortunatley it does leave us with an ending that is predictable about 15 minutes before hand. This is such a shame and drags down what is otherwise a perfectly good movie.
The Good: Great performances and direction.
The Bad: Ultimately let down by weak and predictable ending.
The Ugly: Cold and hard photography not really my cup of tea.
Overall: A great shame. 6/10
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