The Quiet American (2001)
MEDIUM LEVEL VIOLENCE, DRUG USE, LOW LEVEL COARSE LANGUAGE
The acclaimed performances of Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, Bedazzled) and two-time Academy Award winner Michael Caine (Best Supporting Actor, The Cider House Rules, 1999; Hannah And Her Sisters, 1986) power a stylish political thriller where love and war collide in Southeast Asia. Set in early 1950s Vietnam - an idealistic young American (Fraser) becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle when he falls for the beautiful mistress of a troubled British journalist (Caine). As war is waged around them, these three only sink deeper into an unsettling world of drugs, passion and betrayal where nothing is as it seems! Based on the classic novel by Graham Greene - you'll find yourself riveted by the fascinating intricacies and intrigue of this outstanding motion picture!
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 96mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
| Aspect Ratio: | 2.35:1 16:9 Enhanced |
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gerald
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What a roller coaster ride this film was. Entertaining from start to finish.
gjmcn
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This movie works.
This is an enjoyable movie for its story and they way it is shot, for conveying the sense of the Vietnamese steamy tropical climate it reminds me of scent of the Green Papaya or Angel Heart (US south).
For the story of the menage a trois and the loss of innocence and corruption tragedy follows.
There is a good choice of main characters too!
But ALSO this is the movie based on the Graham Greene book of the same name that is critical of US foreign policy involvement and a kind of loss of Geo Political innocence in Vietnam. The scenario is also playing out in Afghanistan, Libya and other middle eastern countries where an "enemy of my enemy is my friend" (....for a while) and "He's our son of a bitch". Look at Norman Mailer's Harlots Ghost also.
pat
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Wonderful movie - understated but surprisingly vivid with enormous impact
James
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Excellent film with Michael Caine outstanding. Factual account, so far as I know, of the beginnings of U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
stimpy
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Just awful.
Carol
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An intriguing film on lies, deceit, love and war in French-occupied Vietnam in the 1950s. Michael Caine is his usual, wonderful and understated self. This is not your usual action movie, but a political thriller that keeps you engaged until the end.
Chris J.
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The film is fantastic but a little bit too explanatory for my liking. The parallels between Vietnam and the lead female character are initially vague but then get explained explicitly by the main characters. That is my only criticism. Great film.
Tab H.
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Great acting. This story deals with the interference of super powers in the affairs of other countries. Is it possible their problems would have been worked out left to their own devices?
Chris B.
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Lorene Furmage
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A must see remake of Graham Greene's autobiographical novel set in 1950's Vietnam.
Wonderful scenery, script and photography, directed by Philip Noyce.
Brian Graham
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Very interesting movie, highlighting the intrigue and living stresses in an Asian society under threat. Violent but absorbing.
Jackie Simpson
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Great history of the complex issues leading up to "the war" in vietnam - if interested check out the trailers for further info.
Gentle and untypical romance. A movie for those who like to think.
Jackie Simpson
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Great history of the complex issues leading up to "the war" in vietnam - if interested check out the trailers for further info. If you like this time period check out Indochine.
Gentle and untypical romance. A movie for those who like to think.
Gary Roberts
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Gregory Berry
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Because my Vietnam history is vague it was interesting but a little confusing. Actors were all great.
Igor Husak
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