RELEASE: 2010; GENERE: Drama, Action/Adventure, Mystery & Suspense; RUN-TIME: 1 hr, 45mins RATED: R for violence, sexual content and nudity:
SYNOPSIS: As an assassin, Jack (played by George Clooney) is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten). Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara (Violante Placido). Jack and Clara’s time together evolves into a romance, one seemingly free of danger. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.
REVIEW: Even though the opening sequence is an absolute and almost wordless shocker, this movie is such a slow-moving drama, that when the expected does occur, it is not only anticipated, but a total letdown. Though some of the scenes and photography of the Italian countryside are quite striking, the script is totally lacking, making the drama and suspense appear somewhat weak. As for the action and adventure, it is all wrapped up in about two scenes that encompass no more than ten minutes of the entire movie. All of this adds up to a low budget feeling making you think that George just happened to film this while he was on a vacation in Italy. If you went expecting non-stop action, as we did, you will be sorely disappointed. What you get is an urge to fly to Italy, rent an apartment in a medieval city and begin your own adventure.
SYNOPSIS: As an assassin, Jack (played by George Clooney) is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten). Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara (Violante Placido). Jack and Clara’s time together evolves into a romance, one seemingly free of danger. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate. REVIEW: Even though the opening sequence is an absolute and almost wordless shocker, this movie is such a slow-moving drama, that when the expected does occur, it is not only anticipated, but a total letdown. Though some of the scenes and photography of the Italian countryside are quite striking, the script is totally lacking, making the drama and suspense appear somewhat weak. As for the action and adventure, it is all wrapped up in about two scenes that encompass no more than ten minutes of the entire movie. All of this adds up to a low budget feeling making you think that George just happened to film this while he was on a vacation in Italy. If you went expecting non-stop action, as we did, you will be sorely disappointed. What you get is an urge to fly to Italy, rent an apartment in a medieval city and begin your own adventure.
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