From the director Phillip Noyce, "The Bone Collector" (1999) "Patriot Games" (1992) "Clear and Present Danger" (1994) and "Blind Fury" (1989) comes what I feel is another best performance from Val Kilmer. Simon Templar, 'The Saint', only this time it's take two, the first being Roger Moore, that was a well made series for television in the sixties. Val comes to update the times, in this epic movie. Cloak and Dagger, espionage thriller is what this story is, with Elisabeth Shue as an essential love-interest character for Kilmer's Templar. They look good together, but Simon can't really afford to surrender his heart. Or can he?
I have respect for an actor that can play one role well, but then when it comes to multiple roles, Val takes on six various characters, all in disguise of course, but put together with style wit and wisdom from his training. Afterall, this is his business. This is a fun and enthusiastic spy story, with some tight situations, and some close-scrapes, it is a two hour action/love story that is a real pleaser for those who like action, adventure and or love stories.
I recommend this heart-felt top-notch spy story for any and all that love a great adventure. (****)
I have respect for an actor that can play one role well, but then when it comes to multiple roles, Val takes on six various characters, all in disguise of course, but put together with style wit and wisdom from his training. Afterall, this is his business. This is a fun and enthusiastic spy story, with some tight situations, and some close-scrapes, it is a two hour action/love story that is a real pleaser for those who like action, adventure and or love stories.
I recommend this heart-felt top-notch spy story for any and all that love a great adventure. (****)