Spy Game (2001)
The title of Spy Game is perfectly suited to the film; half of it is an action thriller, and the other half is a cheesy comedy. If you watch the preview, you’ll hear tons of one-liners flying back and forth between Robert Redford and his younger self, Brad Pitt. If you’re chuckling, go ahead and rent it. If you think it’s silly, skip this movie and stick to Three Days of the Condor.
Bob and Brad are CIA agents; the former trained and taught the latter. The most memorable line from the film is when Brad gestures for Bob to go ahead in a shoot-out: “Age before beauty.” This line demonstrates the real problem with the film. Let’s face it, you’re either a Robert Redford fan who thinks Brad Pitt is a young upstart, or you’re a Brad Pitt fan who thinks Robert Redford should retire. It’s not possible to root for both of them! So, in the film, when Brad gets captured by the Chinese and Bob sets out to rescue him, you’re either thinking, “Stay home, don’t risk your neck for that kid!” or, “You don’t need any help from that old timer!”
My advice is to watch the preview. That’s as good as it’s going to get. Then, rent your favorite film from whichever blond beauty you’re partial to. I know what I’m watching tonight, old sport!
More Robert Redford movies here!
Bob and Brad are CIA agents; the former trained and taught the latter. The most memorable line from the film is when Brad gestures for Bob to go ahead in a shoot-out: “Age before beauty.” This line demonstrates the real problem with the film. Let’s face it, you’re either a Robert Redford fan who thinks Brad Pitt is a young upstart, or you’re a Brad Pitt fan who thinks Robert Redford should retire. It’s not possible to root for both of them! So, in the film, when Brad gets captured by the Chinese and Bob sets out to rescue him, you’re either thinking, “Stay home, don’t risk your neck for that kid!” or, “You don’t need any help from that old timer!”
My advice is to watch the preview. That’s as good as it’s going to get. Then, rent your favorite film from whichever blond beauty you’re partial to. I know what I’m watching tonight, old sport!
More Robert Redford movies here!