The Interpreter (DVD, 2010)

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The Interpreter Tense political thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn. Kidman plays Silvia Broome, an interpreter working for the United Nations who overhears what could be a discussion about an assassination attempt on an African head of state. Convinced that the assassins are after her too, she seeks refuge with experienced, no-nonsense federal agent Tobin Keller (Penn). As Keller starts investigating Silvia's past, he becomes more convinced that she is in some way involved with the conspiracy. Locked into an emotional conflict of mutual suspicion, Keller and Silvia must learn to trust each other enough in order to avert an assassination attempt on American soil.

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Director Sidney Pollack's diverse career sees him returning to familiar ground with 'The Interpreter'. Crafted from the same mould that saw Pollack produce the superlative political thriller 'Three Days Of The Condor' (1975), Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn star in a film riddled with subterfuge, recriminations, and deadly secrets. Kidman plays Silvia Broome, an interpreter who works at the UN in New York City. One night, while collecting a bag she has left behind in the building, Silvia overhears a whispered conversation in which an assassination attempt on a redoubtable African leader, named Zuwanie (Earl Cameron), is planned during his future visit to the UN. Secret service agent Tobin Keller (Penn) is assigned to provide security for Zuwanie on the forthcoming trip, and conducts an investigation when Silvia explains what she has heard. He quickly discovers that Silvia has a lengthy, troubled past as a citizen from the same country as Zuwanie, and immediately doubts her story. A series of frantic, fast-paced set pieces ensue, with Pollack beautifully capturing the architectural wonder of the UN, and staging some breathtaking scenes all over the city. Much has been made of 'The Interpreter's status as the first film to be shot inside the UN, and it's to Pollack's credit that he wasn't overawed by such a prospect. Making full use of the building, the director highlights the hustle and bustle of a typical day at the UN, while also shooting eerily silent late night scenes among the famous halls and corridors. As Pollack piles on the tension, Penn and Kidman deliver exemplary performances alongside a prodigious supporting cast, who do justice to an intelligently written plot designed to keep viewers guessing right up until the final moments of the film.

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ProducerKevin Misher, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan
EAN5050582346640
eBay Product ID (ePID)46980733

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ActorJesper Christensen, Tsai Chin, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Speer, Sean Penn, Earl Cameron, Catherine Keener, Yvan Attal
Film/TV TitleThe Interpreter
DirectorSydney Pollack
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageArabic\Bulgarian\Croatian\Danish\Finnish\Greek\Hebrew\Icelandic\Slovenian\Swedish
Run Time123 Mins
Aspect Ratio2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
FormatDVD
Release Year2010
FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, Alternate Ending\Deleted Scenes\Audio Commentary With Director Sydney Pollack\Sydney Pollack At Work From Concept To Cutting Room\Interpreting Pan And Scan Vs Widescreen\The Ultimate Movie Set The United Nations\A Day In The Life Of Real Interpreters, With Subtitles
GenreThriller, General

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Number of Discs1
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
ComposerJames Newton Howard
ReviewsUSA Today - Kidman piles on dimensions to her character the more we learn about her spotty political past..., News Of The World - A great action thriller... if you liked the Bourne movies, you'll love this., Sunday Mirror - The best thriller of the year so far - smart and tense... gripping.
ScreenwriterCharles Randolph, Steven Zaillian, Scott Frank
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleThe Interpreter

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  • The Interpreter DVD

    I won’t watch again in a hurry, for me the film was just ok. All I would say buy it and judge for yourself.

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