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Post by ck100 on Aug 14, 2023 3:33:24 GMT
Any of you seen this infamous 90's film starring Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, and Sean Connery? I've never seen it, but I know of its reputation. From the director of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review: The Avengers (1998) - 2 out of 4 stars"Retread of the popular British TV show of the '60s about two saucy secret agents tries in vain to capture its stylishness and insouciance--but Fiennes is woefully miscast, Connery gives a one-note performance as a bad guy who wants to control the earth's weather, and a fine supporting cast is wasted. Thurman is likable enough, but the film is utterly flat. Patrick Macnee, star of the original series, has an amusing voice-only cameo."
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Post by kolchak92 on Aug 14, 2023 3:58:42 GMT
No, but the television series it was based on was quite good.
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Aug 16, 2023 5:33:05 GMT
I liked it when I first saw it. Not sure what I would think of it now.
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Post by taylorfirst1 on Aug 16, 2023 20:42:23 GMT
I've seen it more than once. As a huge fan of the original series, this movie is pretty bad.
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Aug 16, 2023 20:52:07 GMT
Couldn't match expectations of fans of the TV version. It's a bit silly and it's plot was stolen from early 80's General Hospital. Still, it's watchable, mainly for Uma in a catsuit.
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Post by Prime etc. on Aug 16, 2023 20:52:32 GMT
I am guessing Diana Rigg turned down a cameo role--there was one that appeared intended for her. The woman with the umbrella. I forgot Connery was in it--he wears a kilt. A review at the time said Thurman (and any American) was wrong for it too because she lacked the self-assured quality that Rigg had.
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