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The Saint
2017 92 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.8
Action, Adventure, Crime
Director: Ernie Barbarash
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Description
International master thief, Simon Templar, also known as The Saint, is asked by a desperate rich man to find his kidnapped daughter. However, in addition to evading the authorities, Simon must face a dangerous adversary from his past.
Starring
Adam Rayner
Actor
Eliza Dushku
Actor
Ian Ogilvy
Actor
Key opinion
The 2017 adaptation of The Saint is widely regarded as a lackluster, low-budget effort that fails to capture the charm of its source material. It is criticized for its derivative plot, uninspired direction, and poor performances, leaving little for viewers to engage with beyond potential completist interest.
| The narrative relies heavily on exhausted tropes and an unoriginal structure that mirrors a mediocre James Bond parody. | ||
| The direction results in a production that feels visually and tonally akin to a displaced, unremarkable television pilot rather than a feature film. | ||
| The performances are uniformly poor, with lead actors unable to elevate the material or provide a compelling screen presence. | ||
| Opinions on the film's entertainment value are divided: some find it an utterly boring experience to be avoided, while others consider it a passable, if mindless, distraction for die-hard fans of the cast or director. |