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The Tailor of Panama
Released in Theatrical Release by (30 March, 2001)
Starring: Pierce Brosnan and Geoffrey Rush
Tailors are the secret-keepers of the power elite; customize fine apparel for the rich and powerful, and you'll hear things only whispered in the halls of government. Such is the sly conceit of The Tailor of Panama, coadapted by John le Carré from his own novel, and directed by John Boorman with a delicious spin on the traditions of the spy genre. As British MI-6 agent Andy Osnard, Pierce Brosnan qualifies as James Bond's black-sheep sibling, viewing women only in terms of sexual conquest and conducting spy business by his own flexible set of rules. Banished to Panama to pay for recent indiscretions, Andy connects with Harry Pendel (Geoffrey Rush), a British ex-convict who's built a lucrative cover as tailor to Panama's highest officials. With the coveted Panama canal now under local control, Andy's arrived to see what Harry knows about the canal's pending multinational sale.
As Andy observes, Panama is "Casablanca without heroes," and that's precisely how Boorman depicts it: a melting pot of greed, ambition, and backroom maneuvering, where Andy can bed an embassy official (Catherine McCormack) while squeezing information from Harry, who concocts a phony "silent opposition" that puts British and American forces on full alert. Harry's wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) is pulled into the scenario by Andy's ruthless scheming, and The Tailor of Panama reveals how a simple fabrication can provoke trigger-happy forces around the globe. Part comedy and part political horror thriller--with a tragic supporting role for Brendan Gleason, from Boorman's The General--this is old-fashioned spy stuff made new by le Carré's inventive plotting and keen ear for the dialogue of rogues. --Jeff Shannon
Average review score: 
Not fond of this movieMy spouse and I stopped watching this film about one half way through it. For me, Brosnan, is never believeable in the characters that he plays. My wife liked him as Remington Steele but I could not stomach him. I thought he did his recent Robinson Crusoe role alright. Here in "Tailor" he seems to project the correct image here, but his character really is not likeable. Besides that, I can't figure out where this movie fails. If it was any good, I could also excuse the face of the tailor's "conscience" that periodically flashes on the screen and speaks. Unless this film rescues itself in the second half, I don't recommend it. Certainly don't buy it.
Tailor suits me wellI am so glad I saw this movie on a whim. This is one of thsoe movies where knowing nothing about the plot isn't necessarily a hindrance. The story and characters in this film are crafted beautifully. Each character stands out on their own, even those ones that are two-dimensional plot-advancers. The premise of the movie is that Geoffrey Rush plays a tailor in Panama (hence the title) whose wife (Curtis) works with the Panama government and deals with the Panama Canal. Brosnan has a masterful turn as the sort of James Bond gone bad. He has his suave debonaire style, but he deals in lies and deceptions for his own personal profit. That's about all you need to know in advance about the movie. I loved that everything about this movie isn't explained in the beginning, but the story progresses as the audience learns more about the truth and the lies the characters are telling. However, the plot can get muddled at times because all intentions are not always clear. In the end, however, everything comes together with little difficulty and leaves you with an enjoyable movie that kind of defies description. When asked what it was about, my first reply had to be, "It's about a tailor. From Panama." To understand, you just need to see the movie, but I believe you will not be disappointed.
Tailored to perfectionThe Tailor of Panama is an excellent and entertaining film. Both actors Pierce Brosnan and Geoffrey Rush bring a great sense of enjoyment to their characters. Mr. Brosnan brings a great sense of wickedness to his character Andy Osnard. Mr. Rush brings a great sense of naivetivity and at deception to his character Harry Pendel.
When Harry begins to spin his lies to Osnard both men know what's going on.But they allow each other to keep going just to see were everything leads to. I really liked the ending of the film. I also enjoyed the way it was filmed the scenery of Panama is breathtaking and the music adds a sense of mystery and excotic feelings. Also the story is very interesing. Although at times the movie kinda drags along it is overall very enjoyable.
I really liked this film and I think it's a very enjoyable movie.
When Harry begins to spin his lies to Osnard both men know what's going on.But they allow each other to keep going just to see were everything leads to. I really liked the ending of the film. I also enjoyed the way it was filmed the scenery of Panama is breathtaking and the music adds a sense of mystery and excotic feelings. Also the story is very interesing. Although at times the movie kinda drags along it is overall very enjoyable.
I really liked this film and I think it's a very enjoyable movie.
The Tailor of Panama
Released in VHS Tape by Columbia Tristar Hom (26 February, 2002)
Starring: Pierce Brosnan and Geoffrey Rush
Tailors are the secret-keepers of the power elite; customize fine apparel for the rich and powerful, and you'll hear things only whispered in the halls of government. Such is the sly conceit of The Tailor of Panama, coadapted by John le Carré from his own novel, and directed by John Boorman with a delicious spin on the traditions of the spy genre. As British MI-6 agent Andy Osnard, Pierce Brosnan qualifies as James Bond's black-sheep sibling, viewing women only in terms of sexual conquest and conducting spy business by his own flexible set of rules. Banished to Panama to pay for recent indiscretions, Andy connects with Harry Pendel (Geoffrey Rush), a British ex-convict who's built a lucrative cover as tailor to Panama's highest officials. With the coveted Panama canal now under local control, Andy's arrived to see what Harry knows about the canal's pending multinational sale.
As Andy observes, Panama is "Casablanca without heroes," and that's precisely how Boorman depicts it: a melting pot of greed, ambition, and backroom maneuvering, where Andy can bed an embassy official (Catherine McCormack) while squeezing information from Harry, who concocts a phony "silent opposition" that puts British and American forces on full alert. Harry's wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) is pulled into the scenario by Andy's ruthless scheming, and The Tailor of Panama reveals how a simple fabrication can provoke trigger-happy forces around the globe. Part comedy and part political horror thriller--with a tragic supporting role for Brendan Gleason, from Boorman's The General--this is old-fashioned spy stuff made new by le Carré's inventive plotting and keen ear for the dialogue of rogues. --Jeff Shannon
Average review score:
Not fond of this movieMy spouse and I stopped watching this film about one half way through it. For me, Brosnan, is never believeable in the characters that he plays. My wife liked him as Remington Steele but I could not stomach him. I thought he did his recent Robinson Crusoe role alright. Here in "Tailor" he seems to project the correct image here, but his character really is not likeable. Besides that, I can't figure out where this movie fails. If it was any good, I could also excuse the face of the tailor's "conscience" that periodically flashes on the screen and speaks. Unless this film rescues itself in the second half, I don't recommend it. Certainly don't buy it.
Tailor suits me wellI am so glad I saw this movie on a whim. This is one of thsoe movies where knowing nothing about the plot isn't necessarily a hindrance. The story and characters in this film are crafted beautifully. Each character stands out on their own, even those ones that are two-dimensional plot-advancers. The premise of the movie is that Geoffrey Rush plays a tailor in Panama (hence the title) whose wife (Curtis) works with the Panama government and deals with the Panama Canal. Brosnan has a masterful turn as the sort of James Bond gone bad. He has his suave debonaire style, but he deals in lies and deceptions for his own personal profit. That's about all you need to know in advance about the movie. I loved that everything about this movie isn't explained in the beginning, but the story progresses as the audience learns more about the truth and the lies the characters are telling. However, the plot can get muddled at times because all intentions are not always clear. In the end, however, everything comes together with little difficulty and leaves you with an enjoyable movie that kind of defies description. When asked what it was about, my first reply had to be, "It's about a tailor. From Panama." To understand, you just need to see the movie, but I believe you will not be disappointed.
Tailored to perfectionThe Tailor of Panama is an excellent and entertaining film. Both actors Pierce Brosnan and Geoffrey Rush bring a great sense of enjoyment to their characters. Mr. Brosnan brings a great sense of wickedness to his character Andy Osnard. Mr. Rush brings a great sense of naivetivity and at deception to his character Harry Pendel.
When Harry begins to spin his lies to Osnard both men know what's going on.But they allow each other to keep going just to see were everything leads to. I really liked the ending of the film. I also enjoyed the way it was filmed the scenery of Panama is breathtaking and the music adds a sense of mystery and excotic feelings. Also the story is very interesing. Although at times the movie kinda drags along it is overall very enjoyable.
I really liked this film and I think it's a very enjoyable movie.
When Harry begins to spin his lies to Osnard both men know what's going on.But they allow each other to keep going just to see were everything leads to. I really liked the ending of the film. I also enjoyed the way it was filmed the scenery of Panama is breathtaking and the music adds a sense of mystery and excotic feelings. Also the story is very interesing. Although at times the movie kinda drags along it is overall very enjoyable.
I really liked this film and I think it's a very enjoyable movie.
Eugene O'Neill: Journey into Genius
Released in VHS Tape by Monterey Home Video (28 April, 1993)
Average review score: 
A poetic account of the playwright's progress as an artist.American theatre, with its earnest portentousness and sombre language, doesn't always travel very well overseas. Eugene O'Neill is a case in point - we prefer the melodramatic hysteria of Tennessee Williams. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on your point of view, the makers of 'Journey into genius' have decided against the straightforward biographical documentary, and produced instead a docudrama, full of historical recreations, symbolic tableaux, monologues, stills montages etc., in an attempt to tell the playwright's story in the stilted, gloomy style of his plays.
This story, structured around the dying of Eugene's famous actor-father, narrates O'Neill's apprenticehsip from being sent down from Princeton to winning his first Pulitzer Prize for 'Beyond the Horizon', taking in alcoholism, TB, Irish colleens, poetry, seafaring, provincial rep and bohemian-left-wing social circles. If you know O'Neill and can spot all the allusions, you might enjoy this. If you're new, be warned: it's not very novice-friendly.