This film came as a complete surprise to me for two reasons.
One, I hate Angelina Jolie. But shockingly found myself not wanting to punch her in the face during her performance in The Tourist. And actually faintly enjoyed watching her.
Two, I was slightly disappointed in Johnny Depp's performance (a statement I never thought I would hear myself saying).
In fact The Tourist was particularly topsy-turvy for me as a film fan. I liked the actress I usually despise. And was disappointed in the performance of an actor I always find committed, powerful and impressive.
As for the storyline, it was fairly weak. Jolie meets Depp on a train and chooses him as a decoy to protect her lover who is being hunted by police. And after a couple of big but predictable plot twists the ending is very much Hollywood, but doesn't leave you particularly satisfied.
Positives about the film: amusing one-liners from Depp (and a lovely set of pyjamas) a relatively mysterious and intriguing performance from Jolie, and some beautiful outfits. The problem with this film emerges quite quickly. I was more interested in the wardrobe and location (of Venice) than the actual storyline.
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