Review of Spy Game (2001) by Michaell. — 26 Feb 2008
Excellent taut thriller with new-millennium A-list star Brad Pitt teaming with 70's A-lister Robert Redford (smartly casted in a 'Buddy picture' after Pitt took direction from Redford in his memorable yet under-appreciated "A River Runs Through it" from 1994) in an entertaining spy film directed by action-obsessed Tony Scott which will have you at times on the edge of your seat.
Scott rewards his action hungry audience in calculated doses as the picture is laced with lots of intrigue, and second guessing including a clever use of flashback sequences for additional suspense to this international thriller.
Catherine McCormack is appealing as the love interest for Pitt's character which goes beyond obligatory since the joining of the two conflicts with his mentor's guidelines for espionage survival.
The chemistry of all the players along with Scott's exciting action input make this an above average Pitt/Redford 'Buddy flick'.
This review of Spy Game (2001) was written by Michaell. on 26 Feb 2008.
Spy Game has generally received positive reviews.
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