Product: The Man Who Never Was (2005)
Rating: 5.0
If you want to know how "real spies" work...
Imagine a World War II flick with no battle scenes...a spy thriller with no special gadgets...a mystery where the dead body isn't supposed to be hidden but instead is kept visible, intact, free from decomposition...and then you have it - The Man Who Never Was.Not only is this a true spy story...but it captures the essence of real espionage - planning, execution, then more planning, execution. Don't make a false step or you will lose. I appreciated the reality of the film...and the last half hour had me on edge as I wondered whether a German agent would learn of the deception of this ingenious British counter-intelligence operation.For those movie fans who insist on fast action, lots of dead bodies, and great looking girls...skip this one. But if you are looking for an intelligent spy thriller that tickles your mind, this is a real winner.As a final word, I thought Clifton Webb was terrific as a British officer. He depicted a stoic, intelligent man, a team player, a person loyal to his country, and an officer respectful of his superior commanders yet prepared to disobey if he could away with it. There are moments when the film felt more like a documentary than a quick thriller. I loved it.