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You are an ex-prime minister (Pierce Brosnan, living in a foreign land. Your auto-biography is being written by a ghost-writer, who is found dead. A new ghost-writer played by Ewan Mc Gregor is appointed to complete the auto-biography.
Tension builds slowly and we realise that things are not correct. Was the death of the earlier ghost-writer an accident or a murder? As Ewan tries to find out the truth allegations of war-crimes are thrust upon Pierce Brosnan. He becomes the centre of media attention and a bitter war of words starts.
Ewan digs in to the PM's past as skeletons slowly tumble out regarding the PM's college days. Ewan rummages the belongings of the earlier ghost-writer and discovers photos and a telephone number. As he tracks his predecessor's activities many secrets are revealed. Ewan realises that the PM was a CIA agent and helping USA.
He confronts the PM with his findings. Pierce is shot dead as he steps out of a plane. The autobiography is published and becomes a best-seller.
I am not revealing the climax!
It is a minor twist and somehow the movie is let down by it.
Do watch the movie for an old-fashioned cloak and dagger kind of thriller.
Roman Polanski's direction is great, Pierce and Ewan excel in their roles.
Background music is restrained and the visuals of the sea and the rain are well shot.
3 comments:
Haven't seen this movie, but where is Inception review?
Unfortunately, I am yet to see Inception. I am a bit overwhelmed by all the reviews.
Will post it as soon as i see the movie.
One of Roman Polanski's best thrillers after Chinatown. I'm glad you reviewed this film. You can check out the review of Chinatown in my site :)
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