2023-06-09
You don’t play the game; the game plays you
Although it’s his brother Ridley who gets most of the acclaim, Tony Scott was a much more consistent and entertaining director. This fast-paced, entertaining and ultimately even moving thriller tracks the relationship between a novice spy and his veteran mentor. Casting Brad Pitt and Robert Redford is canny stuff, and they both rise up to the occasion as two men who’s principles begin to differ as their mutual respect grows. Set against a ticking clock, this stylish, tense and thoughtful thriller is deserving of your time.