The Nobel prizes are about to be delivered to their winners. An ensemble of characters is introduced, each with their own troubles and peculiarities, setting the scene for the crime. And the most unusual Nobel winner is set on solving the mystery and saving the day.
Paul Newman is more charming than ever, this possibly being his most underrated movie. His character, Andrew Craig, is a man disillusioned with life. Not anymore interested in writing meaningful books, or in doing anything meaningful at all, he hides behind humour and drinks, looking for the easy way out. As he states, "Never deny a man his right to be unconscious".
However, his curiosity gets the best of him, as he suddenly finds himself in the midst of a whole criminal scheme, where people will be in danger if he doesn't act.
This movie will remind you of Bond, Hitchcock and Agatha Christie, while keeping all the fun that is inherent to the 60's. It's entertainment at its best - with elements of thriller, comedy, romance, drama, action and other genres.
The writing, in particular, is quite something. As you process one witty remark, another one is already being made - one funnier and cleverer than the other. And they're not only made by the leading man, but by everyone, including the women, who in this movie are ahead of their time.
Overall, it's a joy of a movie, with just about enough clichés of its time, a solid and well-paced plot, as well as well written remarks and good deliveries. You won't be able to look away, as you'll be experiencing one emotion after the other.
Paul Newman is more charming than ever, this possibly being his most underrated movie. His character, Andrew Craig, is a man disillusioned with life. Not anymore interested in writing meaningful books, or in doing anything meaningful at all, he hides behind humour and drinks, looking for the easy way out. As he states, "Never deny a man his right to be unconscious".
However, his curiosity gets the best of him, as he suddenly finds himself in the midst of a whole criminal scheme, where people will be in danger if he doesn't act.
This movie will remind you of Bond, Hitchcock and Agatha Christie, while keeping all the fun that is inherent to the 60's. It's entertainment at its best - with elements of thriller, comedy, romance, drama, action and other genres.
The writing, in particular, is quite something. As you process one witty remark, another one is already being made - one funnier and cleverer than the other. And they're not only made by the leading man, but by everyone, including the women, who in this movie are ahead of their time.
Overall, it's a joy of a movie, with just about enough clichés of its time, a solid and well-paced plot, as well as well written remarks and good deliveries. You won't be able to look away, as you'll be experiencing one emotion after the other.