I wasn't totally familiar with John Le Carre's work when I saw "The Tailor of Panama". But whether or not you're familiar with his work, you're still likely to get impressed by the movie. If it looks strange that Pierce Brosnan plays a non-James Bond spy, don't let that turn you off; as it is, I like this spy better than his role as James Bond.
The plot has British agent Andrew Osnard (Brosnan) getting involved with impeccably dressed tailor Harry Pendel (Geoffrey Rush) in Panama City. Both men have self-serving sides, but Osnard clearly has some unctuous plans up his sleeve, and will likely stop at nothing to get the job done. The potentially explosive political climate surrounding them serves to heighten the tension.
I certainly thought that Brosnan and Rush both did a really good job with their roles. Jamie Lee Curtis is actually, in my opinion, a strange person to cast in a spy movie - I've always found it a little bit hard to view her in a tense role - though I do feel that she did a good job with the role. And playing the son is none other than Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe.
So, while it may not be the most eye-opening spy movie ever, it creates a fairly unnerving feeling. After watching it, you may be tempted to go to Panama...just to see whether or not this sort of thing actually happens (although you probably wouldn't want to experience it). Worth seeing.
The plot has British agent Andrew Osnard (Brosnan) getting involved with impeccably dressed tailor Harry Pendel (Geoffrey Rush) in Panama City. Both men have self-serving sides, but Osnard clearly has some unctuous plans up his sleeve, and will likely stop at nothing to get the job done. The potentially explosive political climate surrounding them serves to heighten the tension.
I certainly thought that Brosnan and Rush both did a really good job with their roles. Jamie Lee Curtis is actually, in my opinion, a strange person to cast in a spy movie - I've always found it a little bit hard to view her in a tense role - though I do feel that she did a good job with the role. And playing the son is none other than Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe.
So, while it may not be the most eye-opening spy movie ever, it creates a fairly unnerving feeling. After watching it, you may be tempted to go to Panama...just to see whether or not this sort of thing actually happens (although you probably wouldn't want to experience it). Worth seeing.