The film exists in a stylized 60's, the plot is very generic and sloppily written, the whole thing feels oddly weightless, there's no passion, except maybe in the design/fashions. It doesn't have the underlying framework the series had with UNCLE.
I was talking about it to a friend and it occurred to me that in a lot of ways it reads like the (very expensive) pilot for a TV series. The fans of the movie are clamoring for a sequel in which they could really get to know the characters, where IK and Gaby really kiss, where IK and NS really become the best of partners, best of friends, etc.
It's not just Ritchie, a lot of movies seem to be trying to set up franchises. But that irritates me, I expect a theatrical film to be a complete whole--show me what you got. If you have something to say, say it. Don't "save" it for next time a few years down the road (if at all). But I'm not the intended audience so... :D
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I was talking about it to a friend and it occurred to me that in a lot of ways it reads like the (very expensive) pilot for a TV series. The fans of the movie are clamoring for a sequel in which they could really get to know the characters, where IK and Gaby really kiss, where IK and NS really become the best of partners, best of friends, etc.
It's not just Ritchie, a lot of movies seem to be trying to set up franchises. But that irritates me, I expect a theatrical film to be a complete whole--show me what you got. If you have something to say, say it. Don't "save" it for next time a few years down the road (if at all). But I'm not the intended audience so... :D