![]() ![]() John LeCarr is thought by many of his myriad admirers worldwide to be the master of the modern spy novel. From the beautiful scenery to perhaps the best and most haunting soundtrack of any movie-ever (reviews abound-just look them up, friends-easily the great Jerry Goldsmith's finest work), the Russia House is a truly mysterious and romantic movie. The Russia House By John le Carr Review by Alan Zibart A well-crafted tale of espionage, The Russia House entertains brilliantly, and does much more. ![]() However, the true star of this understated romance is James Fox, who plays the British contact for Connery's Scott Blair and the foil for the CIA's Scheider character in such gentlemanly fashion as to make the audience believe the true Bond-style gentleman-spy really does exist in this world. John le Carrés first post-glasnost spy novel, The Russia House captures the effect of a slow and uncertain thaw on ordinary people and on the shadowy puppet-masters who command them. Walsh in a scene from Vancouver, British Columbia alone is worth the price of admission. The interplay between Sean Connery, Roy Scheider and J.T. There is plenty of intrigue to be had in this beautiful movie. ![]() The first western movie filmed in the Soviet Union, The Russia House is better defined as a love story than as a spy thriller. Petersburg (Leningrad) as well as the crumbling Soviet state. ![]() It captures the majesty of Russia in visits to Moscow and St. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |