Foolproof (2003)

Fool Proof

By Brian  Aug 27, 2004

Pros: Acting, Writing, Plot, Cinematography, Editing

Cons: None - what a treat to have a taut fun twist Canadian movie

A clever, low key caper movie, that holds you with its characterizations and the chemistry between its leads. A how dunnit with smart dialogue, high pressure situations and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the clever and very satisfying payoff. A sting movie of wit and startling moments - the savage slap that the heroine allows to land on her is surprisingly wrenching and the moment of humiliation is allowed to settle. From that moment the tenor of the movie changes, and not for the last time. We've come a very long way from the earnest and embarassingly low budget look of the seventies. The pace, the performances, the production values were a delighful surprise - this can stand along with any caper movie without the overkill most big budget Hollywood indulge in. And my, Ryan and Kristin are world class. It was also marvellous to see Mr. Suchet effortlessly purr his way through another suave lethal villain. I'm pleased as Punch,that I've got this movie and that it's actually Canadian. More.