Friday, August 14, 2015

THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.



Plot:

Napoleon Solo (Cavill) is a smooth, charismatic criminal who now works for the CIA and while on an assignment to rescue a beautiful young auto mechanic woman named Gaby (Vikander) he encounters the relentless KGB gent Illya Kuryakin (Hammer) who nearly foils his package extraction. Solo who prefers to work alone and Illya who has a hair triggered temper are both ordered by their superiors to reluctantly work together so that they will infiltrate an organization that's working to design a nuclear bomb. The pair is also teamed with Gaby whose long lost father is the scientist that was kidnapped when she was a child so that he could build the bomb. Despite all their various despise for each other they must work together to bring down the crime group lead by the sultry Victoria (Debicki) and retrieve the computer disk from her that in the hands of either country the USA or Russia, whichever one that has it will control the power of the world. So the two super spies are both directed to bring back the disk at the end of their mission, by any means necessary.


Reel Talk:

This film is an adaptation from the 1960's  series of the same name and I use to watch it as a kid but honestly I can't remember anything about it to compare to the movie. But I will say this, the movie is the bomb. Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer make a good team as the pair of super undercover agents working for their respected countries and there will definitely be a sequel in the works for this franchise movie. Guy Ritchie did a good job directing the film, updating it from the 60's version and adding a modern flair. There is action, intrigue and comedy in this film which will keep you glued to the screen. If you like the Mission Impossible films you will truly enjoy this movie although it is not as intense as the "MI" series. This is one that you can cash out on and will not be disappointed with your choice.

Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Hugh Grant and Jared Harris
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Rated: PG-13

I give it 4 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

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