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May 05, 2005
The Interpreter
Sorry for the lack of updates. The monster known as finals reared its ugly head. So, both of you, I'll post more now.
The Interpreter (2005), Sydney Pollack:
It's a little strange to see Sydney Pollack get the Stephen King treatment and be billed as "The Director of Three Days of the Condor", but I suppose Pollack's directing resume hasn't been that strong lately and it's mostly on the strength of Condor.
I've long been bemoaning the disappearance of the political thriller. I guess it's really a creature of the seventies, fueled by the Cold War and Watergate. I even enjoyed Spy Game, for however mediocre it was. The same applies here. It's a finely crafted thriller full of turns without getting gimmicky, but it has its share of stupid moments. Pollack is best when blending convention with the changed values, injecting a wry sense of irony with faux-African politics and the looming cloud of terrorism.
Surprisingly, the trailer did not spoil the movie, so you don't have to worry about that.
12/15
Posted by bing at May 5, 2005 05:31 PM