The International
Clive Owen and Naomi Watts make an excellent team in The International.
Louis Salinger (Clive Owen) is an Interpol agent. When one of his collegaues dies suspiciously in front of him, he is sure it is not a natural cause. He asks the help of DA Eleanor (Naomi Watts). They realize that a very powerful bank is behind all these and they are very well-protected. You think just because you heard the name bank this is a boring movie about financial conflict? Think again.
This bank has tremendous power. It controls conflicts and debt and billion-dollar-worth weapon trading. The bank will do anything to get rid of anyone that stands in the way. Plus, the justice system Louis and Eleanor believe in might be supporting the bank after all. Their families and careers will be at risk. But then again, Louis is determined to get everyone responsible, even it means disobeying everyone.
The film is a quality political drama/thriller. If you have soft spot for movies where agents are both street and gun-smart; where they can survive both an armed fight and put people in their places in conversations, Louis Salinger is your man. Who better than Clive Owen than to play the strong yet emotional, disheveled yet cool- to play Louis? Naomi Watts is as beautiful and good as usual.
The movie takes you on a ride across the globe. You will see Italy, USA, Switzerland, Germany, France and Turkey. I might even be missing some. You will hear foreign languages and get into smart complications. And be warned: Louis and Eleanor are not lovers!! They are good friends and frankly, this is refreshing to see in such a thriller.
How would you like to watch an amazing shoot out that takes place in the Guggenheim Museum?
And my readers from Turkey:
Be ready to see Haluk Bilginer in a very,very cool role. Plus, wouldn’t it be lovely to see Clive Owen chasing his men around Istanbul?
So, have I intrigued you yet? Below is the trailer:
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I’ve watched this film and I enjoyed it.
I agree with you, this is a quality political drama/thriller. Very good indeed !!
I really enjoyed it. I love smart thrillers – it reminds me of Robert Ludlum and John Grisham. I love the concept of the hero fighting against corruption. Plus, they have shot scenes in Istanbul:))
seems really intriguing. might also have something to do with the fact that I am Turkish.