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		List Price: $28.95		Label: Sony Pictures Salesrank: 44702 Released: February 6, 2007
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		MPAA Rating: R (Restricted) Media: Blu-ray

Editorial Review:
Based on the 1996 novel this is a mixture of thriller and black comedy. Harry Pendel is the tailorto the powerful of Panama. Harry is known for his storytelling and suits but soon his tales carry lethal repercussions. Harry spins a yarn that is not only taken as truth but sets off a chain of events that threatens everything he values most in life.System Requirements:Running Time: 109 Mins.Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLERS Rating: R UPC: 043396179554 Manufacturer No: 17955

Description of The Tailor of Panama [Blu-ray]:
Tailors are the secret-keepers of the power elite; customize fine apparel for the rich and powerful, and you'll hear things only whispered in the halls of government. Such is the sly conceit of The Tailor of Panama, coadapted by John le Carré from his own novel, and directed by John Boorman with a delicious spin on the traditions of the spy genre. As British MI-6 agent Andy Osnard, Pierce Brosnan qualifies as James Bond's black-sheep sibling, viewing women only in terms of sexual conquest and conducting spy business by his own flexible set of rules. Banished to Panama to pay for recent indiscretions, Andy connects with Harry Pendel (Geoffrey Rush), a British ex-convict who's built a lucrative cover as tailor to Panama's highest officials. With the coveted Panama canal now under local control, Andy's arrived to see what Harry knows about the canal's pending multinational sale.

As Andy observes, Panama is "Casablanca without heroes," and that's precisely how Boorman depicts it: a melting pot of greed, ambition, and backroom maneuvering, where Andy can bed an embassy official (Catherine McCormack) while squeezing information from Harry, who concocts a phony "silent opposition" that puts British and American forces on full alert. Harry's wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) is pulled into the scenario by Andy's ruthless scheming, and The Tailor of Panama reveals how a simple fabrication can provoke trigger-happy forces around the globe. Part comedy and part political horror thriller--with a tragic supporting role for Brendan Gleason, from Boorman's The General--this is old-fashioned spy stuff made new by le Carré's inventive plotting and keen ear for the dialogue of rogues. --Jeff Shannon

The Tailor of Panama [Blu-ray] Reviews:
Intriguing film
2009-11-05 - Pierce Bronson takes a slight turn from being James Bond- MI6's incorruptible/hero spy to being Andy Osnard-MI6's not so good guy/corruptible/ anti hero spy in this film.Beautiful locations, great supporting actors, interesting story,decent production values and alot of humor thrown in. Bronson plays the part pretty well as the sneaky MI6 agent exiled to Panama after screwing up in the field.when we watch him, we never think j"James Bond" in this film, we think Andy Osnard.

This is easily Geoffrey Rush's finest performance since Shine.His character Harry reminds me of "A Beautiful Mind" and "Mr Brooks"- I wont spoiling anything by adding why.

As far as the DVD itself: pretty good.features- I enjoyed the commentary as well as the alternate ending.Recommended to anyone who likes a decent spy thriller.

odd
2009-10-08 - that geoffrey rush, who IS the tailor of panama, lacks mention on the cast listing put up by amazon.

odder still, since rush is, to my mind, one of the finest english speaking comedic--in the classical sense--actors in recent cinema. i judge him foremost, if only because he can buffoon without appearing ludicrous, but certainly any sensible criticism must take note of him.

this film is without scope, direction, or incident and it would totally fail to impress if rush were absent from it.

can someone advise me, then, why amazon so often ignores the stars of films when setting down the cast? especially the deserving and most accomplished?

Decent, Low-Key Spy Story
2009-05-29 - This is extremely low-key tale of a British spy sent to Panama to see who is going to control the Panama Canal. The public didn't care for this movie because it was so slow-moving. Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Gleeson and Catherine McCormick are all actors I find interesting so I enjoyed watching them and this film, in general.

My only objection was the normal bias, here making George Bush Sr., the British and the Americans look pushy and obnoxious in their dealings to control the locks.

The story is a bit confusing in spots but interesting enough to stay with for the entire 109 minutes. There are a few sexy scenes thrown in to help keep your attention. I was surprised at the number of f-words in this ottherwise-classy movie.


Who is this Geoffrey Rush fella??
2009-02-06 - I saw this film on DVD years ago, shortly after it came out. At that point in my apparently sheltered life, I had never seen nor heard of Geoffrey Rush. This was my very first exposure to him in any capacity. Well, all I could keep saying was -- where have they kept this guy hidden? He is an extraordinary actor! Not to short change Pierce, who gives an outstanding performance himself, but Mr. Rush steals the show for my money. I simply couldn't understand how such a gifted actor could fly beneath my radar for so long. Perhaps this was his first major motion picture, I guessed. Wrong! Anyway, the acting by the two male leads is superb, Jamie Curtis is great, the plot is complex and tricky, the dialogue and direction are first rate, and the cinematography and score are also excellent. All in all, I was very entertained by this film -- from opening scene to the credits. I can't ask for more from a motion picture. I think this film gets as many one star ratings as it does because too many people have been conditioned by Hollywood to where they are only entertained when there is non-stop action and lots of noise and special effects signifying very little when you add up the scorecard. If you are perhaps a tad more cerebral than your average Terminator fan, there is a very good chance that you will enjoy this film.

Fantastic!
2008-10-14 - The best way to describe this movie is James Bond gone bad...I absolutely love this movie. Probably one of the most underrated movies in the last 10 years. Put together an all-star cast with a twisting story line and the exotic, beautiful, and dangerous backdrop of Panama and you have a great movie. If Saville Row means nothing to you and you aren't intrigued by the seedy world of espionage, look elsewhere for entertainment. If this does spark your interest, sit back and enjoy some of the best lines in cinema ("It was just tight--from lack of use").