Assassination Tango is a mangled mish-mash of what could have been two very interesting movies. One, a classic story of a hit-man involved in international politics and those who support/betray him. The other an absorbing psuedo-documentary about the societal impact that a dance can have on a country.
Because of flaws and unresolved issues regarding some of the sub-plots in the former story, I was surprisingly drawn to and more interested in the story of the tango. I know that Duvall had been trying to develop a story around the tango for years. It is obviously something very personal and exhilarating to him, and he tells this story honestly and with sensitivity.
But the overall success of the film rides on the director's ability to blend these ideas together into a cohesive narrative, and I do not feel that Duvall is successful here.
I'm glad I saw it, but my overall rating is a disappointing 6 out of 10
Because of flaws and unresolved issues regarding some of the sub-plots in the former story, I was surprisingly drawn to and more interested in the story of the tango. I know that Duvall had been trying to develop a story around the tango for years. It is obviously something very personal and exhilarating to him, and he tells this story honestly and with sensitivity.
But the overall success of the film rides on the director's ability to blend these ideas together into a cohesive narrative, and I do not feel that Duvall is successful here.
I'm glad I saw it, but my overall rating is a disappointing 6 out of 10