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All rights reserved.The Interpreter (2005, DVD)
| Movie 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 Kidman and Sean Penn star in a film riddled with subterfuge, recriminations, and deadly secrets. Kidman plays Silvia Broome, an interpreter who works at the UN in New York City. One night, while collecting a bag she has left behind in the building, Silvia overhears a whispered conversation in which an assassination attempt on a redoubtable African leader, named Zuwanie (Earl Cameron), is planned during his future visit to the UN. Secret service agent Tobin Keller (Penn) is assigned to provide security for Zuwanie on the forthcoming trip, and conducts an investigation when Silvia explains what she has heard. He quickly discovers that Silvia has a lengthy, troubled past as a citizen from the same country as Zuwanie, and immediately doubts her story. A series of frantic, fast-paced set pieces ensue, with Pollack beautifully capturing the architectural wonder of the UN, and staging some breathtaking scenes all over the city. Much has been made of THE INTERPRETER'S status as the first film to be shot inside the UN, and it's to Pollack's credit that he wasn't overawed by such a prospect. Making full use of the building, the director highlights the hustle and bustle of a typical day at the UN, while also shooting eerily silent late night scenes among the famous halls and corridors. As Pollack piles on the tension, Penn and Kidman deliver exemplary performances alongside a prodigious supporting cast, who do justice to an intelligently written plot designed to keep viewers guessing right up until the final moments of the film.
Editorial Reviews Uncut - Adam Sweeting (05/01/2005) Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (04/29/2005) USA Today - Mike Clark (04/22/2005) Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (05/05/2005) Premiere - Sara Brady (11/01/2005) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||
Reviews  THE INTERPRETERReview created: 06/08/08 by:  This is a very good movie. Keeps you in suspense throughout the whole movie. Very good acting by Sean Penn and Nicol Kidman. I would recommend this movie to everyone! Review ID: 10000000007490451 Was this review helpful? Report this review  True to life -Scary realityI live in NYC where this movie was shot. Having visited the UN and knowing that diplomats may be living in any neighborhood, whether poor or wealthy, this movie is very close to real life. THE INTERPRETER has awesome/scary reality at bus bombing scene where you see fires smoldering and EMTs all over the place. makes you think of 9/11 especially since it is same city. Hard to believe that the scene is only a movie. It is apparently REALLY a blown-up bus. Altho a fake language is used for the fictitious diplomat, I could never tell. Well worthwhile buying or renting to feel like you are in a diplomatically turbulent NYC. Review ID: 10000000006238496 Was this review helpful? Report this review The InterpreterI bought it cause I love all Nichole Kidman's movies.It was a great movie.Only thing I dislike about the movie was the kids shot grown people.The rest was a 10 thumb up. Review ID: 10000000004283369 Was this review helpful? Report this review The Interpreter1 of 1 people found this review helpful. A Great Video Kidman and Penn give a great performance in this plot twisting high hopes video! how ever the plot twist get a bit boring and the chemistry between the actors makes the video fall a bit and often leads to boring moments!But still a pretty good Video! Review ID: 10000000002394530 Was this review helpful? Report this review The Interpreter2 of 3 people found this review helpful. Good plot with outstanding performences from Ms. Kidman and Mr.Penn. The chemistry between Ms. Kidman and Mr. Penn is palpable. T.his is one well with the buy Review ID: 10000000001364526 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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