Rating: - Tragic Idealism
The dramatic conflict is created by an intriguing contrast. A British archeologist --turned con man-- and a Turkish spy --turned opportunist-- do well on an abundantly corrupt island under Ottoman control. Unexpected events encourage them to renew youthfully idealistic pursuits which ironically turn tragic.
Rating: - A pleasure for those tired of derivative cinema
This is an under-appreciated little gem with a superb cast. Ben Kingsley turns a subtle and riveting performance as a minor functionary and spy during the waning days of the Ottoman Empire. A self-important little man, he files endless reports to his government in vain, for his reports are never read. He befriends an expatriate Englishman and an Austrian painter he desires but cannot have, superbly played by Charles Dance and Helen Mirren, and soon a conflict of his loyalties ensues. The locations are appropriately exotic and beautiful adding to the ambiance of the film. The story examines pride, jealousy, and deceit in all its ugliness. Betrayal ultimately follows leaving our little antihero to live out his petty existence as part of a dying empire.
A wonderful portrayal of a too little taught period of history, the quiet futility of devotion to institutions that have outlived their time, and what ... Read More
Rating: - Things in common
What does this film have in common with the film Emperor of the north, well not much besides that:
-I love both of them
-They are great movies
-AND BOTH OF THEM HAVEN'T BEEN RELEASED ON DVD FOR NO LOGICAL REASON.
I'll conclude this review with a plea - WE WANT DVD!!!
Rating: - pascali's world
Fascinating movie about a betrail that occurs because of a message that was never received. Ben Kingsley is wonderful.
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