Review of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) by Justin H — 23 Feb 2016

A highly enjoyable movie. So light, unpretentious and relaxed it seems to be playing with you. The acting is ok, watching Hammer and Cavill try hard at being everything the script tells them to be is more enjoyable than it should be (and Cavill almost suceeds in being ultrasmooth) but it is nevertheless.

Though I agree that Hammer IS kind of an empty shell in terms of evoking emotions, still I ended up admiring the effort. I grew fond of their characters. I wouldn't want to see this movie with some big name actors, like Brad Pitt or Clooney, who would probably play Solo and Kuryakin as a compliment to themselves and would make me feel detached from the characters.

Thanks, but no thanks! So I must say Cavill and Hammer they succeeded in my opinion. In general the movie was a real suprise and something I wasn't expecting when I went to see it. It's shot and cut flawlessly, pace is great both in terms of comedy, coolness factor and action - there are no dull moments.

And it's soo stylish. The music helps here a lot. There are samles of old italian hits, Enio Morricone and some good old american jazz and soul. I really admire the easygoing, fun scope of this one, It is anti-serious, simple and smooth.

And I would highly recommend it to anyone. Shame it did so poorly and we won't see the sequel. There was a potential here.