The Tailor of Panama

Name: The Tailor of Panama
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: March 30, 2001
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Pierce Brosnan

2001

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: March 30, 2001 | R

Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Pierce Brosnan

Summary: Ruthless, seductive British spy Andy Osnard (Brosnan) may have been banished to Panama, but he's got a secret weapon -- Harry Pendel (Rush), a Cockney ex-con who has reinvented himself as a popular tailor to the rich and powerful of the country. Harry is famous for his storytelling as well as his suits, but this time Harry's yarn will giveRuthless, seductive British spy Andy Osnard (Brosnan) may have been banished to Panama, but he's got a secret weapon -- Harry Pendel (Rush), a Cockney ex-con who has reinvented himself as a popular tailor to the rich and powerful of the country. Harry is famous for his storytelling as well as his suits, but this time Harry's yarn will give the arrogant Osnard his comeuppance. (Sony Pictures)… Expand

Director: John Boorman

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 109 min

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Sean Axmaker

Energetic and inventive, it's a satirical, smart, grown-up thriller. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

Like a Bach toccata or a frosty drink on a sunlit veranda, a first-class movie spy thriller can offer one of life's cooler, more elegant treats. The Tailor of Panama fits that category. Read full review

David Stratton

Classy, articulate and richly humorous. Read full review

Mike Clark

Brosnan and Rush are a smooth fit, playing off each other like a snappy shirt and tie. Read full review

Peter Travers

The show belongs to Geoffrey Rush in a note-perfect performance as Harry Pendel, the tailor. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

If The Tailor of Panama doesn't quite gel, the attempt is still worth savoring.

Joe Morgenstern

Only Le Carre fans with tin ears and clouded eyes will fail to note the film's sour tone, crude performances and drab look.

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JJG

May 11, 2006

Lots of fun in an evil, devilish, and absolutely delicious way. Brosnan and Rush are both wonderful.

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Broyax

Apr 9, 2018

Brosnan reprend du service... au service de sa majesté... mais pas comme super agent indestructible, non, non, plutôt comme barbouze de base chargé d'aller prendre des nouvelles du canal de Panama. Pour ce faire, il prend contact auprès d'un tailleur anglais émigré joué par le sémillant RushBrosnan reprend du service... au service de sa majesté... mais pas comme super agent indestructible, non, non, plutôt comme barbouze de base chargé d'aller prendre des nouvelles du canal de Panama. Pour ce faire, il prend contact auprès d'un tailleur anglais émigré joué par le sémillant Rush très convaincant ici. Il se trouve alors que la collecte d'informations va prendre un tour pour le moins inattendu !

Adapté d'un bouquin de Le Carré, on aurait pu craindre le film d'espions habituel, compliqué, tortueux et alambiqué mais il n'en est rien. Il s'agit en fait d'une petite comédie qui ne dit pas son nom, légère et qui se suit sans effort. En vérité, l'ensemble est assez invraisemblable mais reste divertissant, d'autant que Jamie Lee Curtis -dont le rôle n'est pas négligeable- est encore fort bien et n'hésite pas à le faire savoir, tous tétons plus ou moins dehors.

A la frontière de l'incrédulité, le film n'est cependant ni un vrai film d'espionnage pur et dur, ni une comédie suffisamment sarcastique pour remporter l'adhesion sans sourciller. De la part de Boorman, on est donc un peu déçu même si on apprécie l'effort.… Expand

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EricS.

Apr 2, 2001

I didn't find one redeeming quality about this movie.

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