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The Interpreter (DVD)
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Title: The Interpreter
Leading Role: Catherine Keener,Earl Cameron,Hugo Speer,Jesper Christensen,Nicole Kidman,Sean Penn,Tsai Chin,Yvan Attal
Director: Sydney Pollack
EAN: 5050582346640
Rating: UK:12
Product ID: EPID46980733
Description: Director Sidney Pollack's diverse career sees him returning to familiar ground with 'The Interpreter'. Crafted from the same mould that saw Pollack produce the superlative political thriller 'Three Days Of The Condor' (1975), Nicole Kidm...
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Gripping political thriller
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8 of 9 people found this review helpful.
It's always a nice surprise when movies turn out better-than-expected. The Interpreter, thanks to Nicole Kidman, was not just thoughtful, but involving. As with anything having Sean Penn in it, it was somewhat top-heavy in the 'message' department, but Kidman's elfin grace saved the day. Her portrait of a 'white' woman-and fair-haired as well; which kind of drives home the point-whose 'home' is a country where white skin is a cause of social displacement, discrimination and alienation, was understated and therefore effective. By comparion, Penn was ponderous and colorless; which is possibly as it should have been. His character, despite a contrived background that served mainly as a tool for some contemplative philosophy of life and death, remained essentially shallow and undemanding.
The pacing of the story was uneven, but in this instance that was an asset. There was too much heavy stuff in here, which required some down-time on the part of the audience. All in all, the dosage was well measured and applied judiciously.
For those who wonder, after they saw the movie, just what exactly was the 'point', or what it was all 'about'-apart from it being a political polemic, which, of course and sadly, it was to a large extend...
Well, it's all in the ending-which in this movie does wrap things up, showing up the dismal and near-uncrossable gulf that will always exist between people who have something to live for and those who basically don't.
The pacing of the story was uneven, but in this instance that was an asset. There was too much heavy stuff in here, which required some down-time on the part of the audience. All in all, the dosage was well measured and applied judiciously.
For those who wonder, after they saw the movie, just what exactly was the 'point', or what it was all 'about'-apart from it being a political polemic, which, of course and sadly, it was to a large extend...
Well, it's all in the ending-which in this movie does wrap things up, showing up the dismal and near-uncrossable gulf that will always exist between people who have something to live for and those who basically don't.
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the interpreterReview created: 30/05/07(updated 18/02/08)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Fantastic I thought. I've watched it twice in two days and could still watch it some more!
Sean Penn was brilliant and made a brilliantly intricate perormance which is on par with some all time greats like Hopkins and Washington.
The story line was good and not predictable I didnt think.
I would'nt say it has you on the edge of your seat like the cover says but I still loved it.
It had just the right amount of emotion where you could feel for the actors involved without feeling suicidal at the end of it all.
Nicole was great in it too and whereas before I have never really bothered paying much attention to her acting I am now a firm fan. She was great.
I loved everything about this film and it is one of my all time favourites that I just couldnt do without now......
Oh and the big black guy is good looking but well scary...
Sean Penn was brilliant and made a brilliantly intricate perormance which is on par with some all time greats like Hopkins and Washington.
The story line was good and not predictable I didnt think.
I would'nt say it has you on the edge of your seat like the cover says but I still loved it.
It had just the right amount of emotion where you could feel for the actors involved without feeling suicidal at the end of it all.
Nicole was great in it too and whereas before I have never really bothered paying much attention to her acting I am now a firm fan. She was great.
I loved everything about this film and it is one of my all time favourites that I just couldnt do without now......
Oh and the big black guy is good looking but well scary...
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A Film for LosersReview created: 20/07/06
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) 2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
With old Sydney Pollack at the making you can expect three things (which you will get): a perfect mastery of the directing, a good performance from the actors (not brilliant though), and an annoying feeling of fuddy-duddiness floating all the way through.
It’s a film about terrorism, political maneuvering and revolutionary ideologies. And if you’re interested in those, the film is an attractive and vivid chronicle. But if we’re talking cinema… There’s very little action, even less suspense, and no thrills. The romance between Penn and Kidman is hardly credible: the meeting of two broken lives, who constantly argue, barely manage to help each other along the way, and fall through at the end! (They don’t even kiss! It’s like your grand-grand-grand-parents having an affair!) Near the ending the film seems to catch up, and you start to relish on a thrilling final action, but you won’t even get that. And you will soon flop back into your armchair thinking, Oh no my God it’s not going to end just like that…? Yes it is.
To sum it up: good directing, poor story.
It’s a film about terrorism, political maneuvering and revolutionary ideologies. And if you’re interested in those, the film is an attractive and vivid chronicle. But if we’re talking cinema… There’s very little action, even less suspense, and no thrills. The romance between Penn and Kidman is hardly credible: the meeting of two broken lives, who constantly argue, barely manage to help each other along the way, and fall through at the end! (They don’t even kiss! It’s like your grand-grand-grand-parents having an affair!) Near the ending the film seems to catch up, and you start to relish on a thrilling final action, but you won’t even get that. And you will soon flop back into your armchair thinking, Oh no my God it’s not going to end just like that…? Yes it is.
To sum it up: good directing, poor story.
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Suspense on an enjoyable level2 of 6 people found this review helpful.
I thought this film had a good storyline which was well acted. Suspense on a very enjoyable level. I bought this on the strenght of the cast, and I wasn't disappointed; although this DVD doesn't hold a lasting place in my collection - it will move on in due course.
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the interpreterReview created: 07/04/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
brilliant acting, good storyline, plenty of tension and action, a great film. The basics are that Nicole Kidman is an interpreter and accidently hears something that others rather wish she hadn,t. She has to watch her back and sort out the trouble. I like the film because A)i think that Nicole Kidman throws herself whole heartedly into her roles and performs brilliantly. and B) the storyline is really good.
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The Interpreter - A Political Thriller for our Age1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This is an adult movie in the sense that everyone in it is a grown up struggling with grown up matters. If you are in the mood for a shoot-them-up or some teenage romance, this film may disappoint you. But if you have the time to relax and be taken through the twists and turns of the plot, you are in for an enjoyable time.
Excellent performances by all three principle actors; Nicole Kidman is strong and believable, Sean Penn is unbelievably human for a secret agent and the UN building is often as empty and silent as recent American Administrations would wish it.
Not a masterpiece, but an intriguing story intelligently told.
Best alone or with the other half and a bottle of good wine.
Excellent performances by all three principle actors; Nicole Kidman is strong and believable, Sean Penn is unbelievably human for a secret agent and the UN building is often as empty and silent as recent American Administrations would wish it.
Not a masterpiece, but an intriguing story intelligently told.
Best alone or with the other half and a bottle of good wine.
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Recommended - 7/10!!Review created: 05/02/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Nicole Kidman plays a convincing african!.....She is very good in this film! Good story line, keeps you guessing most of the way through! Not too long, not too short.
This film needs to be watched so if you are looking for an easy to watch film I wouldn't recommend this! You need to concentrate to really appreciate it, it is however worth it!
Would definately watch again - glad I bought it!
This film needs to be watched so if you are looking for an easy to watch film I wouldn't recommend this! You need to concentrate to really appreciate it, it is however worth it!
Would definately watch again - glad I bought it!
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A good watchReview created: 04/06/06
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) 1 of 5 people found this review helpful.
A nicely made film revolving around serious issues. Set in the UN an interpreter gets caught up in a plot that suddenly puts her into danger. She is put under police protection eventually but is she a victim or a suspect?
A good performance from Nicole Kidman.
Plus you get to listen to a made up language!
A good performance from Nicole Kidman.
Plus you get to listen to a made up language!
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The Interpreter DVD.This is a great DVD to settle down late at night with a glass of wine,and the one you love, as it contains little in the way of sex,or violence.
Nicole Kidman (I am not her greatest Fan!)is excellent in the lead role,and Sean Penn never seems to give a bad performance whatever film he appears in.
A nice twist at the end,and some great location filming make this a movie which i highly recommend,particually as you can buy the DVD for as little as £1.50 on Ebay,or Amazon.
Nicole Kidman (I am not her greatest Fan!)is excellent in the lead role,and Sean Penn never seems to give a bad performance whatever film he appears in.
A nice twist at the end,and some great location filming make this a movie which i highly recommend,particually as you can buy the DVD for as little as £1.50 on Ebay,or Amazon.
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THE INTERPRETERReview created: 09/02/09
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THIS FILM TOOK A BIT TO GET GOING BUT WAS VERY ENJOYABLE WITH PLENTY OF TWISTS.
SEAN PENN AND NICOLE KIDMAN GAVE THE ROMANTIC INTEREST IN A PLOT THAT LEFT YOU GUESSING UNTIL THE END.
SEAN PENN AND NICOLE KIDMAN GAVE THE ROMANTIC INTEREST IN A PLOT THAT LEFT YOU GUESSING UNTIL THE END.
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the interpreteri found the film was always on the go and cleverly thought out and nicole kidman played her role really well. good story line
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The interpreterI really enjoyed this film. I bought it as a set with the first two bourne films and wasn't sure what to expect. I felt the film was full of drama, suspense, mystery and it keep me interested the whole time I was watching it. I thought Sean Penn played a great part, Nicole did well. Would definitely recommend it.
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The InterpreterReview created: 05/08/07
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This is an excellent film despite the somewhat weak performance of Nicole Kidman . Sean Penn is simply superb and carries the rest of the cast effortlessly . Such an under-rated actor I think.
Lots of tension and some neat twists ,I enjoyed this political thriller immensly and can recommend it to anyone who enjoys a thriller with a bit of a plot for a change
Lots of tension and some neat twists ,I enjoyed this political thriller immensly and can recommend it to anyone who enjoys a thriller with a bit of a plot for a change
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never received this film0 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I would like to add that if they sell a DVD called the interpreter i will not bye it even if will be completely free sry but had a bad experience with this film. seller was very mean & arrogant.
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