Directed by:
Tony ScottCinematography:
Dan MindelComposer:
Harry Gregson-WilliamsCast:
Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack, Stephen Dillane, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Matthew Marsh, Michael Paul Chan, Garrick Hagon, Colin Stinton (more)VOD (1)
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There was a time when CIA operative Nathan Muir and his protégé Tom Bishop were inseparable, traveling the world and tasting everything it had to offer... from Vietnam to Berlin to Beirut. In a profession fraught with danger and uncertainty, Muir and Bishop forged an uncommonly close friendship based on mutual respect and affection. But that was years ago. Now, on the brink of his retirement from the agency, Muir learns that Bishop has gone rogue. His one-time protégé has been jailed in Beijing on espionage charges after attempting to break a prisoner out of China. Years of bad blood and hurt feelings are washed away in a flood of memories of adventures shared by the two men as Muir takes on his most dangerous - and personal - mission ever. (official distributor synopsis)
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Tony Scott's bravura spy thriller, whose predatory and dynamic pacing precisely matches the shakily unpredictable world of the clandestine services. The stunning narrative style, which maps out previous important missions alongside the current storyline and gradually fleshes out a complete picture of the close relationship between two key agents, is almost perfect under Scott's direction. The execution itself and especially the use of camera filters, including all the other visual flourishes, is very reminiscent of the best of the 90s, which warms the heart twice over. [85%]
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This is easily the best spy movie. A great story of love, honor, principle and sacrifice compiled into a contemporary spy thriller. A brilliant plot and a battle of wits that goes on from the beginning to the last minute. A riveting, well written, intelligent and superbly acted Hollywood smash starring the excellent Brad Pitt and Robert Redford.
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It’s been a long time since I saw Spy Game for the first time. It was at a time when I was terribly biased against Tony Scott. I was bothered by the way he told his stories, where if you miss a second, you immediately get lost in the plot. Or at least I have always felt like that. I actually felt the same way about Spy Game. But I decided to try my best with this movie and I must say that it made me happy in all respects. The story is realistic; it reminds me a bit of French films from the seventies. Robert Redford and Brad Pitt deliver great performances and it’s a pleasure to watch them. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the scene in Berlin where Redford trains Brad and sends him to an absolutely unknown balcony. This wonderful scene and their friendship are a true joy to watch.
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I can have all the reservations I want about the script, but the fact is that Scott is an excellent craftsman, his direction is dynamic, and the plot moves forward quickly. That's why the two hours went by like water and I didn't have the feeling of plot fragmentation thanks to the frequent flashbacks. I must also praise the production design, the realities of Beirut with streets full of chaos looked really convincing. And the actors? Redford is still awesome and a great actor, even at his age, and Pitt is just Pitt. Again, he didn't forgo his typical acting mannerisms in places, but he won't change. All in all, an above average thriller, but only for one viewing. Three and a half stars.
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I've missed this movie on TV a few times, and I'm glad I was finally able to see it. I should thank ‘Blesk’ newspaper for the free DVD edition. Spy Game is an otherwise top-notch spy thriller with an excellent acting duo in the lead roles. Redford shows he's still a wisecracking dude in his old age, and Brad Pitt shows again that he looks like he's Redford's son. Plus, Tony Scott's playful camerawork gives the movie an incredibly appealing look. I was most impressed by the roof interview scene (the FUJIFILM sign) and that’s why today’s lesson in the director’s diary reads: "If you want to film an interview in a high quality and dynamic way, film it from a helicopter." ;-)
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