Review of Spy Game (2001) by Jean S — 10 Sep 2010
The combination of Redford and Tony Scott really works for me. Scotts movies in some ways similar to Michael Bay jump off the screen with action and tension, but neglect in character development for big name stars.
Redford?s great subtle acting fill in the normal voids left. The story is built on flashbacks to Redford recruiting Pitt and training him to be a spy and not a very good spy. The subplot of him falling in love with an aid worker who is a counterspy herself seems labored and not very memorable.
The true meat of the story is that it is Redford last day before retirement when he learns that Pitts been imprisoned and basically disavowed by the CIA because of on negotiations with the Chinese government.
Redford need to basically out maneuver the entire CIA using nothing but himself and his skills to rescue Pitt right under the nose of the CIA who knows what he doing and constantly derailing his plans.
Comparing this to The Recruit with Al Pacino and Collin Farrel. Similar themes, but it brings in to sharp contrast why I prefer Redford interpretation over Pacino?s. Redford can convey emotion with a slight glance where Pacino exaggerated expression and body language just fall short.
This review of Spy Game (2001) was written by Jean S on 10 Sep 2010.
Spy Game has generally received positive reviews.
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