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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

  • Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Pierce Brosnan
  • Summary: Ruthless, seductive British spy Andy Osnard (Brosnan) may have been banished to Panama, but he's got a secret weapon -- Harry Pendel (Rush), a Cockney ex-con who has reinvented himself as a popular tailor to the rich and powerful of the country. Harry is famous for his storytelling as well as his suits, but this time Harry's yarn will give the arrogant Osnard his comeuppance. (Sony Pictures) Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. Energetic and inventive, it's a satirical, smart, grown-up thriller.
  2. 80
    A sophisticated, subtle adult entertainment that is also a compliment to the audience.
  3. Reviewed by: David D'Arcy
    60
    If anything saves this movie, it's the acting.
  4. Anyone expecting a flashy Bond-style fantasy is going to be disappointed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Negative: 6 out of 14
  1. JJG
    9
    Lots of fun in an evil, devilish, and absolutely delicious way. Brosnan and Rush are both wonderful.
  2. EricS.
    0
    I didn't find one redeeming quality about this movie.

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