Last night, I attended the premiere at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Writer director David Mamet gave a brief introduction before presenting what he is known for, a very intriguing story with several characters that have their own agendas and who will deceive to get what they want.
The protagonist is Mike Terry as played with smoldering intensity by Chiwetel Ejiorfor, who've I've seen before in supporting roles in "American Gangster" and "Talk to Me." Generally, he's generally is every single scene and the audience will discover the plot twists the same time he does.
The first scene begins with Ejiofor as a jujitsu instructor, shouting "Breath, breathe, there is always a way out," as he oversees two contestants Max Martini and Jose Pablo Cantino having quite an intense workout that almost has fatal consequences until Ejorfor intervenes. Once that's over, a neurotic Emily Mortimer enters and the surprises really begin from that point forward.
Ejiofor's wife is played by Alice Braja, niece of Sonia, and we quickly learn that the jujitsu we just saw was Brazilian style. I will include here all songs heard in this are modern bossa nova really adding a Brazilian ambiance to the tone of the film. That the martial art technique was originally developed in Japan, there's that element as well.
Tim Allen gives a very non-comedic performance and in fact has just a supporting role in this. I will give no spoilers as the main fun of a David Mamet script is discovering the plot twists and for those who like that, will not be disappointed.
So, from the man who gave the public "The Verdict", "Glendarry Glen Ross", "Wag the Dog", "Ronin" among many others, a thoughtful and very entertaining movie.
The protagonist is Mike Terry as played with smoldering intensity by Chiwetel Ejiorfor, who've I've seen before in supporting roles in "American Gangster" and "Talk to Me." Generally, he's generally is every single scene and the audience will discover the plot twists the same time he does.
The first scene begins with Ejiofor as a jujitsu instructor, shouting "Breath, breathe, there is always a way out," as he oversees two contestants Max Martini and Jose Pablo Cantino having quite an intense workout that almost has fatal consequences until Ejorfor intervenes. Once that's over, a neurotic Emily Mortimer enters and the surprises really begin from that point forward.
Ejiofor's wife is played by Alice Braja, niece of Sonia, and we quickly learn that the jujitsu we just saw was Brazilian style. I will include here all songs heard in this are modern bossa nova really adding a Brazilian ambiance to the tone of the film. That the martial art technique was originally developed in Japan, there's that element as well.
Tim Allen gives a very non-comedic performance and in fact has just a supporting role in this. I will give no spoilers as the main fun of a David Mamet script is discovering the plot twists and for those who like that, will not be disappointed.
So, from the man who gave the public "The Verdict", "Glendarry Glen Ross", "Wag the Dog", "Ronin" among many others, a thoughtful and very entertaining movie.