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The Saint | Description: Thrilling action thriller in which "The Saint" is hired by the Russian Mafia to steal a formula for cold fusion from a scientist. However he falls in love with her. Year: 1997 Classification: Action Directed: - Phillip Noyce Actors/Actresses: - Val Kilmer as Simon Templar - Elisabeth Sue as Emma Russell - Rade Serbedzija as Ivan Tretiak - Valeri Nikolayev as Ilya Tretiak - Tommy Flanagan One of the greats I have watched this movie so many times it boggles the mind. Every time I watch it I like it even more. I think The Saint was very under-rated. It has it all. Good acting by Kilmer and Shue, as well as good effects, stuntwork and a solid story. This is what good spy movies should be like. Granted Templar is a thief, but that's a technicallity in this movie. Arguably the best thief in the world is working his way towards retirement when he gets caught up in a plot, led by a Russian oil tychoon names Tretiak, to take over the USSR. Shue plays Doctor Russell who is working on the formula for cold fusion that Templar is tasked to steal. She becomes a partner of sorts to Templar in a quest to thwart the plans of Tretiak. Every aspect of The Saint comes together to make it a modern day classic that can challenge the likes of Goldeneye and other great spy movies. Not only an action film, The Saint has the nice subplot of a love story between Templar and Dr. Russell, that plays a larger role in the ladder half of the movie as the two characters fall for each other. Why this movie didn't break out as a hit I think I may never know. At least you now have the change to make up for what you missed in the theaters. Enjoy a sleeper hit movie with The Saint. Real Life Miracles Having never seen the original Saint series with Roger Moore or other depictions of the character, I cannot comment on how closely Val Kilmer's portrayal of the Saint is to the original. But as a stand-alone spy movie, the Saint is excellent. Kilmer has a very different look as a spy and Simon Templar's character throughout the movie is very interesting. He is cold at times and yet unbelievably warm. Throw the very attractive and sensitive Elizabeth Shue into the mix and you have a great romance brewing. But actors interact wonderfully together as the story moves along. The plot's focus on scandal involving corrupt Russian tycoons is a great look at a possibly near-future situation and the current instability that already affects Eastern Europe. With some comidy, action, and suspense thrown in, the viewers are left with a very satisfying and enjoyable movie. This movie is one of my personal favorites, a lot due to Kilmer and Shue's characters, and also due to the plot twists and turns. The Saint has the right amounts of every ingredient to make it a winner. Exciting action-adventure! This film was surprisingly entertaining and interesting, it had a nice story with plenty of twists and turns. Val Kilmer makes the perfect action hero as the Saint. He manages to outwit and outsmart the bad guys by adopting a variety of disguises and funny accents. Elisabeth Shue is beautifully stunning in this film, she actually adds some wit and charm into her character. The soundtrack was an absolutely amazing work of art! The Saint has all the elements that sustain the entertainment with plenty of action, suspence and romance. All in all I would recommend this movie for an evening when you have nothing to do and want to watch a movie that you'll definitely enjoy. you wont need the patience of a saint...this is GREAT I have no complaints at all about this version of The Saint. Buy The Saint at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Saint Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Saint This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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