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List Price: $9.98 | | Label: Paramount
Salesrank: 4485
Released: October 7, 1998 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Val kilmer sizzles as simon templar aka the saint a gentleman thief and master of disguise caught in a deadly web of international intrigue. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 05/17/2005 Starring: Val Kilmer Rade Serbedzija Run time: 118 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Phillip Noyce
Description of The Saint:
Lightly enjoyable but a disappointment in the context of author Leslie Charteris's popular character, the Saint--who has been played by several actors, most notably George Sanders--this 1997 film is more in keeping with the requirements of high-octane contemporary action than it is the requirements of a particular legacy. Val Kilmer plays Simon Templar, the mercenary spy, who is hired to steal a fusion formula but falls in love with the scientist (Elisabeth Shue) who cooked it up. Kilmer's portrayal bears little resemblance to Charteris's rakish hero, and the film itself becomes increasingly improbable and ponderous the longer it goes on. --Tom Keogh
The Saint Reviews:
Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue have fusion 
2008-11-26 - Freed from knowledge of this popular character and left to enjoy THE SAINT on it's own merits, I enjoyed this light escapist spy flick back in the 90s. And not having known previous portrayals of the merceny spy I liked Val Kilmer's turn as I happen to like just about anything he does. Plus I liked Elisabeth Shue. The plot is kinda weak, lacking in logic in the tradition of fantasy action films. Sometimes, for one reason or another, that is annoying and sometimes it isn't. It would be nice if the world had an energy source like cold fusion right now which is what Kilmer's thief is after. Buy it? Can't say I would, but if ya dig spy/thief movies or think Val Kilmer is a talented cat it's at least rental worthy.
Short of a Saint. More like a monk.
2008-11-21 - The movie is not as good as I thought it was going to be. My son liked it though.
Tainted, not Sainted 
2008-07-01 - Saints preserve us! Why, oh why, did they decide to butcher The Saint? The original series based on Charteris' novels and acted by a suave, debonair and above all _competent_ Roger Moore was highly enjoyable, and left us curious to see Simon Templar's most recent incarnation. You know what they say about curiosity...
Val Kilmer gives us a two-dimensional sociopath whose squinty-eyed attempts at acting leave one wishing the authorities would see through his flimsy "disguises" and lock him away to spare us the rest of this movie. The romance is cheesy, the "haunting past" borders on the absurd, the "evil Russian Mafia conspiracy" is painfully stereotypical, the script sounds like a bargain-bin reject, the plot holes are big enough to drive a truck through, the action sequences are the interminable "everyone is a superhero" variety that has become so pervasive - and at a 112-minute running time, it all plays out at excruciating length. The film could almost work as satire if it didn't take itself with such stilted seriousness.
It could have been just another forgettable generic action movie, but to attach it to a distinctive franchise and then give it NO resemblance to the original does nobody any favours. So if you like The Saint as a character or a series, do yourself one: Pass this movie by.
With Gas Prices Rising, I Hope The Saint Will Steal Us The Formula For Cold Fusion 
2008-06-03 - "The Saint" is my type of movie. It is the perfect blend of action adventure, science fiction, and romance. Excellent performances are given by Val Kilmer as the international thief and Elizabeth Shue as the reclusive scientist. He is trying to steal her formula for cold fusion. Together, Kilmer and Shue sizzle. Their kisses are hot and passionate. There is plenty of suspense and intrigue as they are pursued by Russian henchmen. Beautiful London and Moscow scenery and a rocking soundtrack enhance the chases.
Val Kilmer delivers his best performance as the Saint and proves that he can hold a movie on his own. I was quite impressed with his ability to disguise his appearance and voice and pretend to be so many diverse personalities.
As gas prices continue to soar, I wish cold fusion was a reality. The implications of "The Saint" are frightening. Will the United States run out of heating fuel during the winter as Moscow does in "The Saint?" One can only hope that there will be someone like the Saint to steal us the formula for cold fusion.
If you like romantic adventure, then you must buy "The Saint" for your collection. The Saint will steal your secrets and your heart.
The ulitmate date movie.....
2008-03-28 - "The Saint" starring Val Kilmer, is perhaps Hollywood's best effort yet to produce an action film that is of interest to someone other than just 16 year old males. The story is witty and engaging with plenty of twists and turns to keep the viewer interest. The great disguises that were created for Val Kilmer's character and his techno gagetry add to the films "bond-esque" feel, while the romance with Elizabeth Shue's character is both engaging and central to the story, rather than an "eye candy" afterthought. It is the perfect date movie - something for both, car chases, suspense, things blowing up, and romance, humor and witty dialogue! Plus the movie features a KILLER soundtrack that both adds to the film and is a good listen on it's own.
