The plot: Two estranged siblings partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an adventure that will change their lives and possibly lead to immortality.
This film was surprisingly good.
Pros: John Krasinski & Natalie Portman have great chemistry with each other. The storyline is simple but told marvellously. Evey set location looks real and well thought out and I was impressed with the twist and turns this film took.
Cons: There’s not that sign of a true villain. The 2nd half did feel dragged a bit. It didn’t need to be 2 hours long & the pacing did lose it’s edge.
Directed by Guy Ritchie
Produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Tripp Vinson, William Sherak, Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, Jake Myers
Screenplay by James Vanderbilt
Starring: John Krasinski; Natalie Portman; Eiza González; Domhnall Gleeson; Arian Moayed; Laz Alonso; Carmen Ejogo & Stanley Tucci.
Executive Producers: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Chad Villella, Tara Farney
Edited by James Herbert
Music by Chris Benstead
Production companies: Radio Silence, Apple Studios, Vinson Films, Toff Guy Films, Skydance Media, Project X Entertainment
Distributed by Sony Pictures
Cast:
- John Krasinski as Luke Purdue, Charlotte’s older brother
- Natalie Portman as Charlotte Purdue, Luke’s younger sister
- Eiza González as Esme
- Domhnall Gleeson as Owen Carver
- Arian Moayed as Inspector Jamal Abbas
- Laz Alonso as Patrick Murphy
- Carmen Ejogo as Deb McCall
- Stanley Tucci as the Elder
- Benjamin Chivers as Thomas
- Michael Epp as Praeger
- Daniel de Bourg as Harold Cross
- Steve Tran as Kasem
I do recommend watching this film on Apple TV+.
Rating: 3.5 Out Of 5 Stars
Ryan Balkwill:
Resident film reviewer,
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