(SPOILER ALERT) When I started watching this, I thought this movie had all the ingredients of a top notch spy thriller. Sadly, after a strong start, this one began to unravel like a cheap suit. Yes, there is a big star, almost non-stop action, exotic locales, beautiful women...despite these things, it just does not add up. The plot is ridiculous - if the Russians wanted to conspire to kill civilians in order to start a Chechen war, why bring the Americans on board? That would only make the Russians subject to blackmail, which is a premise of part of the film. Russian intelligence is capable of doing sneaky lethal stuff all on their own, thank you. Also, why would anyone place the blackmail evidence that could destroy their own career inside their safe? Why not just destroy the evidence? That way no one can ever steal the goods on you.. Those incriminating photos really don't serve any purpose for the owner. Another issue is when the protagonist/hero slashes an innocent woman's femoral artery. The movie is unclear as to if she even survived or not. How can such an act endear a film hero to an audience ? Almost no character development in this one, the whole film seems flat and one dimensional. Not recommended unless you are a Pierce Brosnan completion -ist.
Review of The November Man
The November Man
(2014)
One dimensional film masquerading as a good spy thriller
3 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers