This 2005 French film remake by Anthony Zimmer, is definitely one to remember and not necessarily in a good way. It's a jet setter of a story, mixing a bit of James Bond with a dozen mistaken identity movies. The movie is not what we expect, but at least it somewhat keeps you entertained for the time being.
You never quite know what emotion the movie is trying to portray with its weaving effect of romantic, comedic, and mysterious elements. One minute the orchestra soaring gracefully, next we are we're treated to a few slapstick shenanigans, and then comes the looming minor key to remind us of a mysteriously mystery!
Now don't get me wrong the film does a great job showcasing its beautiful cinematography, the locations are down right impeccable. The visuals are just simply stunning, everything from the beautiful European vistas, lavish homes and hotels and a bonus of eye candy everywhere. Even the action scenes are exciting and even the dialogue has some charm. It is a fun film to watch, but the lack of chemistry really affects everything else with this film, but all in all, beyond some fantastic locales, an interesting enough story and good looking leads, this is a very missed opportunity for the director. For every high mountain there's a very low mole hill.
It has been said that this movie was kinda of thrown together at the last moment, and that none of the actors slated were suppose to be in the film. (Hmmmm you think so...) And this evidently shows the problems with the film almost unquestionably were the result of several casting and directorial issues during pre-production. Depp's role was reportedly originally slated for Tom Cruise, who was then replaced by Sam Worthington who later dropped out over "creative differences" and ultimately was replaced by Johnny Depp. And get this Angelina Jolie's character was also apparently intended for someone else…none other than Academy Award winning actress Charlize Theron. Think of Italian Job meets Knight and Day, one good film and one should've been good film.
This is the type of movie where you do not rely on the fact that there are great actors in the movie, because as with this case you will be let down. However they do supply a bit of eye-candy for the viewer, but seriously is that why we go to the movies?
All in alI, The Tourist can actually be summed up as one critic said, "it's a frothy diversion, pleasant and fun." Enough said or is it?!
Ratings: 2 out of 4 stars
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