Released: 2010
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Recommendation: Yes, for those how enjoy a movie that keeps you wondering, more low key action, and a small touch of romance too.
Synopsis:
Elise (Angelina Jolie) sits next to an American tourist, Frank (Johnny Depp), on a train going to Venice. She has chosen him as a decoy, making believe that he is her lover who is wanted by police. Not only will they need to evade the police, but also the mobster whose money her lover stole.
My Thoughts:
Elise (played by Angelina Jolie) has spent two years alone, doing her normal routine, being followed by the French Police who are looking for Alex Pearce, a past lover of Elise's. Elise received a note from Alex, asking her to take the 8:20 train to Venice and pick a man similar to his build then make everyone believe this man is him. Elise picks an American math teacher, Frank (played by Johnny Depp), dragging him into a world of mobsters and police wanting Alex at a cost.
This was a different movie from our normal pick. It seemed to be a lower key in action, but was a very good movie and theme. I liked seeing Johnny Depp playing a different role here. He was starting to get stuck in a specific role for me and here he stepped out of it. Very nice. He played the American math teacher very nicely, then to see his character...evolve? through the movie was great. He played a more serious role here, and fit in very well. Angelina Jolie, is as beautiful as every and I enjoyed her character as well. Interesting relationships here.
Would I suggest this movie? Yes, but if you are looking for high action and lots of humor this one isn't it. I liked this movie kept me wondering. I wondered what Alex Pearce had done to be so high on the mob hit list and wanted by the police as well. Then I wondered if we would ever meet Alex Pearce, even just once in the end of the movie. I think more women might enjoy this one than the men, but very good in the way of a thriller type feel with a touch of romance. There was no sex in this movie, so very good for younger crowds as well.
I will say I did like the end of this one. ;)
