MOVIE REVIEW: THE TOURST (12A)

“LACKED ACTION”

SLIDER’S REVIEW

The last film we all saw the lovely Angeline Jolie in was Evelyn Salt and If you have been reading this blog you will know I loved that film because it was action galore. I’m still sitting here craving for a part 2. Just before we say goodbye to 2010 she manages to squeeze in this film also starring Johnny Depp.

The Tourist is a thriller film Directed by Floral Henckel von Donnersmarck. It is a remake of the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer. This story is about a man who’s come to Italy to mend his broken heart. He then meets an extraordinary woman who crosses his path deliberately.

Haven’t seen how explosive Mrs Jolie could be on screen from her last film I was so disappointed in the lack of action her character displayed in this movie. From the trailer I was thinking this would be a great action film because I know how Mrs Jolie likes to get physical, shoot guns and do eye popping stunts. With the lack of actions the only thing I had left to hang on to was how beautiful Mrs Jolie looked on screen. I admired her characters swarve. Most shots of her she was dressed up with expensive clothes and jewellery flowing ear to ear. Her lips looked ravishing in red lipstick. Her character was like a riddle because I spend half the film trying to figure her out.

The storyline seems stretched and a little forced. The best part of film would be the last 20mins when everything one needs to know about to film comes to light. The acting from Jonny Depp was very good as per usual. He is able to take front and back seat roles in films. Normally when I see Johnny Depp I usually think of Capt. Jack Sparrow but not In this one he was completely a different character which is always good. I did have difficulty in trying to be convinced by the chemistry between the two lead roles, It didn’t quit work. Other actors like Paul Bettany’s acting skills should not go unnoticed because he is also do a good job on screen. One thing done right is how amazingly shot Venice, Italy looked on screen.

MY STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5: 2.5

ONE FAVORITE MOMENT IN FILM:

Last 20minutes

(if you liked another moment in the film, feel free to tell us in the comments)

         

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