Clooney Shows Us That We Don’t Need the Glitz of Bond
Cast:
George Clooney, Poalo Bonacelli, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten
There was a time when movies about spies and assassins focused on the drama and suspense of the occupation. However, as practical and special effects became more affordable and realistic, filmmakers decided that explosions and automatic weaponry were the most entertaining way to spice up the genre. Thankfully, Anton Corbijn knows better, and he’s taken the spy thriller back to its roots.