Deception Is A Tool Only A Few Can Use Well

I have to say I am thoroughly enjoying action thrillers at the moment. I think since Bourne I have been gripped. A few weeks ago I watched (above) 'The Recruit' and what a film that was. The tag line being 'Nothing Is What It Seems' and this film does not disappoint in the deception area. Al Pacino is as always such a powerful speaker/actor. Even in an action movie he can still deliver a speech worthy of a little gold man. His best performance I have always found has been my favourite film 'Scent of a Woman' however those who love a good rom-com must check out 'Frankie and Benny' too.

Getting off topic for just a moment ( a classic characteristic of Holden in the current book I am reading; Cather In The Rye). I have just finished watching 'Vantage Point.' I have never heard of this film before and saw it in the library this afternoon. A stellar cast and a plot writer Barry Levy should be proud of. Dennis Quaid never fails to disappoint me and I have to say him and Forest Whitaker are the stars of this film. I was worried it could become quite tedious as the same three minutes is replayed through eight different peoples perspectives, however the director Pete Travis, has done it in such a way that one never gets bored. Each person's story is left on a cliffhanger until the very end where all the loose ends are tied up. I thought I knew exactly what had happened but with another twist the whole film was blown out of proportion. Such a highly gripping movie, one I would definitely recommend if you wish to be on the edge of your seat.