Classy and smooth. Like a French wine. The ending deserved maybe some more of the climatic suspense that built in places throughout the film. That was the only disappointment.
For a movie just shy of 90 minutes, it has to remain thin on the plot. At best you are given sketchy details about the key characters - or none at all. And remarkably the producers manage to throw quite a lot into this little mini masterpiece that keeps you watching all the way until the anti-climatic end.
Mystery surrounds all involved; from the main protagonist being hunted by law enforcement and Russian mafia alike, to the love interest, the cop, the hitman and even the "hero."
It's a whirlwind chase that treats us with what we hope will be a whirlwind romance at the end of dramatic chase scenes and perhaps a finale and showdown between the hunted and his pursuers. You are given a surprise ending, just maybe not what you'd expected or hoped for.
Anthony Zimmer is definitely a clever film and deserving of awards. For such a short movie, they really manage to build up our sympathies for key characters and also build hope of a future together for two people needing a fresh break. It's a film that teases you all the way. Teases your sense of intrigue through the opening sequences and then takes you on the chase for the mystery man.
You can't be sure who Anthony Zimmer is or where he'll jump out at you. And at times you can't even be sure he is actually a he at all. I can't throw in a spoiler; so I'll just tease you the way the movie does. Does "he" even exist? Hmmm.
Sit back and enjoy the chase. Pretty certain you'll be glad you did.
For a movie just shy of 90 minutes, it has to remain thin on the plot. At best you are given sketchy details about the key characters - or none at all. And remarkably the producers manage to throw quite a lot into this little mini masterpiece that keeps you watching all the way until the anti-climatic end.
Mystery surrounds all involved; from the main protagonist being hunted by law enforcement and Russian mafia alike, to the love interest, the cop, the hitman and even the "hero."
It's a whirlwind chase that treats us with what we hope will be a whirlwind romance at the end of dramatic chase scenes and perhaps a finale and showdown between the hunted and his pursuers. You are given a surprise ending, just maybe not what you'd expected or hoped for.
Anthony Zimmer is definitely a clever film and deserving of awards. For such a short movie, they really manage to build up our sympathies for key characters and also build hope of a future together for two people needing a fresh break. It's a film that teases you all the way. Teases your sense of intrigue through the opening sequences and then takes you on the chase for the mystery man.
You can't be sure who Anthony Zimmer is or where he'll jump out at you. And at times you can't even be sure he is actually a he at all. I can't throw in a spoiler; so I'll just tease you the way the movie does. Does "he" even exist? Hmmm.
Sit back and enjoy the chase. Pretty certain you'll be glad you did.