Gambit (2012)
Isn’t it nice to see a remake that doesn’t ruin the story but actually improves it? As fun as 1966’s Gambit was, if given a different pair of leads, it might have been boring and ordinary. In the remake, even though the leads are great, the Coen brothers’ script itself is so funny, it probably would have been fine if assigned to a different cast. The setting is updated to modern-day America, and rather than a cat burglar teaming up with an Asian dancer to steal a valuable statue, the leads are updated as well. Colin Firth sets up a con job, not to profit himself but to get revenge on his boss, Alan Rickman. As an art expert, Colin can tell the difference between the real and forged paintings, and to pull the wool over Alan’s eyes, he employs art forger Tom Courtenay and Texas cowgirl Cameron Diaz to authenticate the final product. Doesn’t that sound better? The hero wants justice rather than to steal, and the leading lady just has to put on an accent, not pretend to be a different race.
All of the leads are excellent in this flick, with their comic timing bouncing off each other perfectly. Since both Colin and Alan are known for their heavier dramatic roles, it’s enormous fun to see them in a silly comedy. Even if you watch the preview and it seems like a ridiculous remake you wouldn’t walk across the street to see, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised. I had very low expectations and ended up laughing throughout every single minute. This movie is more than Alan Rickman prancing around his office naked and Colin Firth walking around without any pants, even though those parts are good, too. Check it out and see if you like it!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1966's Gambit here!
More Alan Rickman movies here!
All of the leads are excellent in this flick, with their comic timing bouncing off each other perfectly. Since both Colin and Alan are known for their heavier dramatic roles, it’s enormous fun to see them in a silly comedy. Even if you watch the preview and it seems like a ridiculous remake you wouldn’t walk across the street to see, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised. I had very low expectations and ended up laughing throughout every single minute. This movie is more than Alan Rickman prancing around his office naked and Colin Firth walking around without any pants, even though those parts are good, too. Check it out and see if you like it!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1966's Gambit here!
More Alan Rickman movies here!