This one should be good. Sony’s spy thriller The Tourist, starring Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Rufus Sewell and Timothy Dalton, will indeed sliver its way into theaters this year – December 10th to be exact. [The Playlist]
Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (The Lives of Others) and written by Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), Christopher McQuarrie (Valkyrie, The Usual Suspects) and Jeffrey Nachmanoff (The Day After Tomorrow, Traitor), this film’s pedigree couldn’t get much more impressive, making it one of the most anticipated films of late 2010.
Based on the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer, the film concerns an aloof American tourist (Depp) who gets caught up in espionage with a vivacious international spy (Jolie). Those who’ve read it suggest it’s not Oscar material and more light, fun and, potentially, a little shallow.
It’s hard to imagine with a cast and crew like this, but it happens all the time. At least we know Jolie can play a spy and Depp can mumble and be awkward.
Are you excited for The Tourist? What are you expecting it’ll be like?