 | Warren S. |
8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
This movie was a big let down. Director Sydney Pollack really dropped the ball on this one. With a great cast and what seems to be a strong script. The film falls on its face haft way though the ... Read MoreThis movie was a big let down. Director Sydney Pollack really dropped the ball on this one. With a great cast and what seems to be a strong script. The film falls on its face haft way though the action. I say action with a tung and a cheek. Fast moving for 58 minutes and then the movie starts to put you into a coma. It quickly dies on the vine and no matter how strongly the cast Pollack lets the movie wither. I really wonder what most professional reviewers were watching when they gave this movie as many as five stars. What and insult to movie goers. What it all comes down to, is the movie worth renting? The movie boasts a strong cast and super director, and manages to move along for a while and thatÂ’s what makes this movie rentable. BUT JUST RENTABLE, and not worth the price of a PVT . . .
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 | James W. |
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Not the best movie I've seen. It is, however, an interesting political statement about the UN's abject failure to affect real change in war torn Africa.
It is also appropriate that the main ... Read MoreNot the best movie I've seen. It is, however, an interesting political statement about the UN's abject failure to affect real change in war torn Africa.
It is also appropriate that the main character comes to the UN, as an interpreter, to somehow participate in changing the world through diplomacy. All this while one of her relatives is killed in Africa, an act which could have been prevented if the UN did more than talk.
Beyond portraying the impotency of the UN, the movie does have a softer more tender side. The strained budding relationship between Kidman and Penn's characters does add an interesting sub-text to the plot. At times, however, the romantic aspect is overplayed and seems ill suited to a movie billed as a political thriller.
Overall, entertaining with enough plot twists to make things interesting and keep you guessing, but, unless you like seeing grown men cry, don't expect too much. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Debra C. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
I found this to be a fun thriller! It kept me guessing. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Shelia T. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
to slow very disappointed. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Rebecca L. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn are good in this movie that has a meaningful message. There is some suspense and the movie holds your interest. There are a couple parts that a little confusing and ... Read MoreNicole Kidman and Sean Penn are good in this movie that has a meaningful message. There is some suspense and the movie holds your interest. There are a couple parts that a little confusing and difficult to follow, but over all its a good movie. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Gary D. |
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Great cast but they can't save a poorly scripted, boring story. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Alex L. |
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
This movie was as boring as it gets. Halfway into the movie I could already tell what the twist was going to be and then had to endure another 1 hour to verify it. The plot was weak, the outcome ... Read MoreThis movie was as boring as it gets. Halfway into the movie I could already tell what the twist was going to be and then had to endure another 1 hour to verify it. The plot was weak, the outcome predictable, and there was no action whatsoever. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Frances E. |
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a good movie. It is worth the time. Nicole is, as always, unbelievably good. I was entertained and I want to recommend this to moviegoers. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Ayana N. |
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Good Movie. Sean Penn and Nicole Kidman work well together. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Melanie K. |
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Who cares about these characters? Kidman's "accent" is annoying as are her ridiculous and unnecessary secrets. I couldn't keep track of the political conspiracy it was so boring. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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