Viggo Mortenson, Kirsten Dunst
Fine adaptation of a novel by Patricia Highsmith. Set in 1962 in Greece the story unfolds like something written at that time and looks for all the world like a recently discovered minor film by Hitchcock from the late 40's, early 50's.
Engaging, deeply flawed characters who nonetheless enlist our emotions but not our support. We mostly wonder if they are going to get caught and if they are, what happens then? The story is fast-paced and held me in thrall until the final resolution. Nice use of the splendid locations.
Flaws? Viggo's character is a shit which kept me from feeling any sympathy for his plight. Plus he continually made things worse. Also when they were trying to escape every place they went was filled with police...increasing tension but...really? Ever try to find a cop when you needed one?
Still, this held me all the way. Slickly done.
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