Cast: Henry Cavill, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Slyvestor Groth and Hugh Grant
Director: Guy Richie
Release Date: 2015
Running Time: 1hr 56 minutes
Genre: Action/Comedy
Rating: PG-13
Synopsis:
In the 1960's, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin help out in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organisation which is working to produce nuclear weapons.
Based on the popular TV series of the same name, Guy Richie brings us a fantastic comedy full of action, starring "Man of Steel's" Henry Cavill as Solo. James Bond meets Mission Impossible. It's quite nice to see Henry Cavill in something other a Superman Costume. Coming from a woman's perspective, he looks pretty good in a suit, I'm sure there are plenty of gentlemen that would agree too. Richie hasn't directed a great deal of movies, mainly known for "Sherlock Holmes", this movie looks pretty promising. The movie has plenty of comedy, with some really great moments of dialogue, particularly that coming from Solo. Alicia Vikander plays Gaby, Cavill and Vikander hit it off right from the start, there's great chemistry on screen between the two of them. Cavill shows great characterization, he's charming, funny and smart. Although Tom Cruise was set to originally play the role of Solo, it's safe to say that Cavill probably carries the role far more better. Vikander has a very funny dance sequence, definitely one to look out for.
"What's that? It smells like feet" "Expensive feet"
It's beautifully shot with some gorgeous moments of scenery particularly in Rome. The sets feel very lived in and authentic, with the use of gorgeous 60's fashion, it looks fantastic. The only thing that is slightly off putting is, despite it being an action/comedy there isn't a great deal of action, don't get me wrong though it's still very entertaining, I also don't like how the camera pans between scenes, it's awfully fast making some scenes very disorientating for audiences. It is however very well edited. There's a fantastic boat chase scene that is very well shot and very entertaining. I really like that Richie has chosen to use subtitles for when those are speaking in a German accent, as daft as it sounds, a lot of movies forget to do so and leave the audience lost in understanding what is being said. At the same time though you need to concentrate on what is being said in order to understand the plot.
This is very tongue in cheek, there are moments through out the film that are very funny, however they are very simple gags, they might come across as very cheesy, don't get me wrong though, it works beautifully alongside the dialogue and the characters. Personally, I'm a bigger fan of the James Bond series, as I haven't seen the original TV series, I can't vouch for how similar they are. Henry Cavill could certainly have a chance as the next Bond though. There are sadly some scenes that really drag the movie down, not quite as as action packed as James Bond but not as cheesy Austin Powers. This is a classy and entertaining film, but it is a little bit disappointing. The trailer led audiences to believe this was more action packed then it actually is, very offputting.
3/5 stars
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