Review of The Tourist (2010) by James P — 27 Dec 2012
Quirky Crime thriller and fish out of water Rom Com that revels in poking wry fun at spy genre staples. The camera lingers over Angelina Jolie's high society Elise while Frank, a travelling Maths teacher (played by Johnny Depp) follows her around like a sad lost puppy.
A chance encounter between this fan of spy fiction and Elise looking for a distraction to throw her pursuers off the scent leads to a spot of cat and mouse. Easy gags about American tourists abroad and Russian gangsters hanging around like a cheap suit aside there's an easy going crime caper feel about this film.
A bit like a well worn pair of slippers and a smoking jacket.
This review of The Tourist (2010) was written by James P on 27 Dec 2012.
The Tourist has generally received mixed reviews.
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