Review of The Quiet American (2002) by Yvonne F — 02 Jul 2008
Love is a noble motive for a rescue, but here it turns out to be naive, destructive and representative for political world affairs. The film uses Fowler, Pyle and Phuong as personifications for tired old Europe, idealistic America and a Vietnam that must choose from a menu of Western design.
The novel's symbolically charged language is echoed visually and grasps you with its poetic quality. In short: "They say whatever you are looking for, you will find here...".
This review of The Quiet American (2002) was written by Yvonne F on 02 Jul 2008.
The Quiet American has generally received very positive reviews.
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