Pierce Brosnan is back on the screen in The November Man.
This is a good example o a movie that critics are going to find reasons to hate. And those that go to see it, are going to really like. Yes there are some holes in this, and this is not perfect. But so what? For heavens sake it's a September movie, and a nice change of pace at the theaters now.
Brosnan plays a former CIA agent who has left the agency after a job goes horrible wrong. But he is called back into the game being asked to pull out a female CIA agent who is deep undercover in Russia. In fact, she is the right hand woman for the man who would be the next Russian President.
The trouble is, the CIA has rogue motives and agents within, and suddenly the CIA is at war, with...the CIA of sorts. Our hero ends up being a patsy, and at direct odds with his younger protege. He also is trying to smuggle out the key witness to many horrible crimes within Russia. She could be the key to the Russian elections, and the balance of power between the USA and Russia. Problem is, a ton of people are trying to kill them. Will they make it?
As you watch this movie, it does have a James Bond feel to it. But, it's clear they are trying to develop a great character for Brosnan, all while being careful not to steer to close to his Bond days. Brosnan is very good in this movie. I am a fan by the way. For the most part he chooses good projects (although I didn't need to see him, or hear him sing in Mama Mia.) He is likable and has a nice way on screen. This movie is certainly not perfect, but it's a good way to get Brosnan back on screen, and re-kick start his career.
This has plenty of action and moves along nicely and checks in at about 100 minutes- tidy! If you miss this during its theater run, this would be a real nice Saturday night viewing on your streaming service in a few weeks.
The November Man. Not an award winner, but nothing really wrong here.
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