Simon (James McAvoy) works for a fine-art auction house in London and becomes involved in the theft of a valuable Goya paintingā¦ but a blow to the head causes an unusual problem. Director Danny Boyle’s first film since the excellent 127 Hours (2010) is a disappointment, a remake of a 2001 TV movie. Undeniably entertaining, thanks to snazzy visuals, a pounding music score and engrossing performances by the three leads whose characters remain ambiguousā¦ but its complicated twists and turns fail to convince.Ā
2013-Britain. 101 min. Color. Widescreen.Ā Directed byĀ Danny Boyle.Ā Music:Ā Rick Smith.Ā Cast:Ā James McAvoy (Simon), Vincent Cassel (Franck),Ā Rosario Dawson (Elizabeth), Danny Sapani, Matt Cross,Ā Wahab Sheikh.
Trivia:Ā Michael Fassbender and Colin Firth were allegedly considered for parts.
