But what happens when you get a smooth operating CIA agent working together with a KGB assassin with a temper? A lot more danger between the two of them that just makes the ride all appealing, as Guy Ritchie adapts one of the most influential television series from the 1960's in "The Man From U.N.CL.E.", and casts two of Hollywood's dashing young actors as the two leads that will make or break the film based on their looks and skills.
After seeing the film in IMAX, it's definitely something to check out. For your consideration and if you're looking for some spy film action, here's a review!
Featuring all kinds of fashion, technology, and style prevalent in that era, "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." is an action-comedy that takes viewers to the Cold War period of the 1960's, where Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin, two secret agents from America and Russia respectively, are told to work together by their respective governments to stop a mysterious criminal organization from disrupting the already fragile balance of nuclear warfare between the two countries. At first Solo and Kuryakin are skeptical and at odds with one another over their different approaches to the mission, but as they progress they find themselves striking a cool and precise partnership that proves effective. To save the world, the duo must work together with a German scientist's daughter to find the organization and put to a stop to its plans once and for all.
Much like his takes with the two successful Sherlock Holmes films, Ritchie's adaptation is a fantastic period piece that doesn't fail to disappoint with its presentation and choice of superb acting talent that form the cast of this film. Man of Steel and upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star Henry Cavill plays Napoleon Solo - smooth talker, womanizer, and the kind of CIA agent who gets results but is very arrogant about doing it. His charm is deflected and given a foil in the form of KGB operative Illya Kuryakin, who's played by Lone Ranger star (and an actor who could have been Batman) Armie Hammer and presents himself as a hardened, temperamental, and silent Russian who is not afraid to use his fists if he gets angry. The film centers on the chemistry and results these two men get during the adventure, and their bromance is softened by the inclusion of Alicia Vikander as Gaby Teller - the seemingly not-so-lucky daughter of a captured German scientist who's more than meets the eye as the movie progresses... And she's good with cars too. Then we have a pool of other excellent Hollywood talent in Elizabeth Debicki, Jared Harris, and even Hugh Grant starring in this film, and it's definitely built to be a feature not to miss.
While it certainly won't replace the charm its TV Series source material had when it first came out back in 1964, the 2015 adaptation of "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." certainly holds the same spirit of style and action that can jumpstart a new direction for the franchise. With fantastic set pieces, a smooth soundtrack, and the kind of acting that is up to par with the setting, this film is primarily a reintroduction of the concept and an origin story for contemporary times, and I hope there's a sequel down the line in Warner Bros. and Guy Ritchie's table that should happen along with another Sherlock Holmes sequel.
On a cosplay note, my pal Super Gerard and I dressed up as Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin for the special screening in IMAX last Tuesday, and we pretty much enjoyed the movie and suit up experience on that day.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is now playing in RP Theaters c/o Warner Bros. Philippines.
Rating - 5/5
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