The Saint
A stylish, late-90s espionage thriller reimagines the iconic master thief as a charismatic yet morally ambiguous operative navigating a complex web of international intrigue surrounding stolen cold fusion technology. Set against the backdrop of a fracturing post-Soviet landscape – spanning from the opulent streets of Berlin to the shadowy corridors of London – the film distinguishes itself through its emphasis on political manipulation and technological peril rather than pure action, injecting a surprising science fiction element into the classic ‘gentleman thief’ archetype. The central tension isn’t just about preventing a catastrophic weapon from falling into the wrong hands, but uncovering a deep-seated betrayal threatening to ignite a new era of global instability, framed by a captivating, if improbable, romantic entanglement. Though diverging significantly from previous adaptations, the film delivers a kinetic and visually arresting experience centered on a protagonist driven by a fluid sense of justice and populist ideals.
Iinkcukacha zefilimu
- Umqondisi
- Phillip Noyce
- Umhla wokukhululwa
- 1997-04-03
- Ubude bexesha
- 116 imiz
- Isikali
- 6.1 / 10 (1270)
