De Niro Should Keep His Day Job

Rating: 2/10 (26 December 2006)

This was a big disappointment. It's long, it's slow, it's ponderous. The story is convoluted, hard to follow, and not even coherent. Worst of all, early on in the movie, you realize it's not going to get any better: there won't be any surprises; you can guess what's happening next. After a while, I just wanted it to end. The impressive cast, good performances, and stylish look are not enough to save this slumberfest. And while we're at it, do you suppose Hollywood could dream up a spy story that does something other than recycle the same old morality tale? One bright note: Tammy Blanchard is especially compelling as "Laura." Keep an eye out for her.