The November Man

Relativity Media | Release Date: August 27, 2014

5.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 97 Ratings

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analogkid280Sep 1, 2014

This movie is completely middle of the road. It is so generic that it looks like it could of been directed and acted in their sleep. From the look of the final product that might of been true. You get so many standard cliches that it is hardThis movie is completely middle of the road. It is so generic that it looks like it could of been directed and acted in their sleep. From the look of the final product that might of been true. You get so many standard cliches that it is hard to keep up with all the monotony thrown at you. But, while playing it so safe it also does very little wrong. I mean yea the main characters make a couple of bonehead moves that make you want to reach out and slap the movie screen. You also get the standard plot holes found in this genre. Their explanation of why the guy is called November Man just make me scratch my head and wonder. What did that story have to do with the word November? Whatever... I guess you could do worse. At lease nobody made me watch another Step Up movie this year.… Expand

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JPManningSep 1, 2014

Lots of action, but not much work on the story line. The budding romance story line doesn't much work. Brosnan's character is pretty much one-dimensional.

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vikesh2206Dec 7, 2014

Filled with incoherent exposition and a convoluted plot, Pierce Brosnan only partially rescues The November Man from stumbling in clichés brought by the familiar path it treads.

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TVJerryAug 29, 2014

Pierce Brosnan's character is a cross between 007 (sans the suave) and Jason Bourne (twice the age). He's an ex-CIA agent out to protect a woman (Olga Kurylenko) who could expose an international conspiracy, while matching wits and blows withPierce Brosnan's character is a cross between 007 (sans the suave) and Jason Bourne (twice the age). He's an ex-CIA agent out to protect a woman (Olga Kurylenko) who could expose an international conspiracy, while matching wits and blows with his protégé (Luke Bracey). Nothing new here: chases and pursuits, an uncountable body count, some hi-tech paranoia and inevitable plot twists. That being said, it's adequately put together, usually well-paced (although a tad too long) and moderately entertaining. A passable September placeholder till the good releases return in October.… Expand

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theofficeAug 30, 2014

Overall an underwhelming movie. It's not that there are a lot of negatives but it's more along the lines that nothing in the movie really stands out as "amazing". The characters are all forgettable and you don't ever really get close to anyOverall an underwhelming movie. It's not that there are a lot of negatives but it's more along the lines that nothing in the movie really stands out as "amazing". The characters are all forgettable and you don't ever really get close to any of them. The plot isn't bad but you don't get to understand why the bad guys are so bad until too late in the movie and by then you're just waiting for the end. Recommend rent.… Expand

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Gamed2longSep 3, 2014

If you like spy movies, this is a spy movie. Because all the spy movie cliches are there. Basically its like a James Bond film. Except without the gadgets. Or most of the charisma. And not so many exotic locations. And simpler actionIf you like spy movies, this is a spy movie. Because all the spy movie cliches are there. Basically its like a James Bond film. Except without the gadgets. Or most of the charisma. And not so many exotic locations. And simpler action sequences. OK its nothing like a James Bond film. Its more like a Bourne film, if the main character lost most of their skills and aged 20 years.
It is well executed, that is to say I'm sure this film is the best it could be with the plot they had. Its well put together but in the end its an amusing but forgettable flick.… Expand

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DenisManuOct 12, 2014

Though it has some interesting unconventional and quiet intriguing plot lines,The November Man is a convoluted mess with too many plot lines, too many characters,way to much dialogue and a bunch of dull boring action scenes that are notThough it has some interesting unconventional and quiet intriguing plot lines,The November Man is a convoluted mess with too many plot lines, too many characters,way to much dialogue and a bunch of dull boring action scenes that are not riveting in any way.… Expand

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Adri719Oct 28, 2014

I enjoyed the movie, and Pierce Brosnan already old
The mood is very very good, Brosnan and Kurylenko excellent actor/actress.
Lot of scene silly, but good and funny.

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TheQuietGamerMar 27, 2015

It's kind of like it takes Brosnan and tries too had to be a grittier Bond movie with more mature elements. It doesn't really work. The action is satisfying as a result though. It's extra violent and can get very bloody. However the jumbledIt's kind of like it takes Brosnan and tries too had to be a grittier Bond movie with more mature elements. It doesn't really work. The action is satisfying as a result though. It's extra violent and can get very bloody. However the jumbled plot fails to give us a reason to care about the conflict or it's characters.

It starts off vague and unclear. It's not unlike movies to leave us a in the dark for a little bit, but it takes a while for the film to even establish simple motives. It had me asking myself why any of this was going on. The moments feel like they are there to push forward a plot that hasn't been created yet. The movie opens with no story and keeps it that way for quite a while. Things take shape eventually, but it doesn't change the fact that none of it is interesting.

Why should we care about Devereax's (Brosnan) former protege? His inclusion feels hollow and unnecessary. What's our lead's deal? Brosnan plays a character who has the potential to be deep. He's clearly been changed by the things he has done in his life and is a little unhinged, but he's never fleshed out. The movie leaves us with bland characters that just serve as a vehicle to deliver brutal action scenes.

Oh, how glorious those scenes are. They pack a punch other spy movies don't. I have to admit, while his character is dull Brosnan plays the cold, calculating, and aged ex-cia operative well. Scenes where Devereaux is showing just how ruthless he can be are just as satisfying as the action scenes. It's nice to see an agent who isn't afraid to rough up the competition on his way to get answers.

However it fails because you are never really invested in it's world thanks to the sub-par plot and characters. The latter of which just aren't fleshed out enough to be anything more than generic character types. It also tries too hard to cram in as much from other movies like it. These inclusions feel pointless. What was the point of having the Russian hit woman? She's barely used. What was the point of the gratuitous sex scene? What's really the point of any of this?

It's generic one minute and pointless the next. Some good action isn't enough to make this mediocre flick worth a watch. Those who would want to see the former Bond star play a darker version of something similar are going to be left wanting the most.

I give "The November Man" a 5.3/10.… Expand