THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.: Director Guy Ritchie treats this reboot of
the TV classic with great affection and style.
Set in the early 60's at the height of the cold war, the film has all
the trappings of that mod era and two suave stars, particularly Henry Cavill as
Napoleon Solo with Armie Hammer as Illya Kuryakin who has the bigger role and
delivers it beautifully. And while they
start out as arch enemies (CIA vs. KG, they end up the best of comrades. The plot has one of those mysterious
organizations trying to upset the balance of power between the USA and the
Soviet Union. And that's about all you
need to know. The supporting cast
includes Hugh Grant, Alicia Vikander and Elizabeth Debicki as a sophisticated
villainous of the highest order. Boy, is
she fun to watch. The well-written
script has many chuckles up its sleeve and a wonderful moment with an
“electric” chair. And of course, the
door is opened for a sequel, if enough people cry uncle. Well, you can count me in.
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