Ewan McGregor was strong in this film, he carried the film well and played the character well but I didn't find the accent very becoming of him. As a ghost writer he plays his part sublimely, blending in to the background and sneaking about just as well. You kinda don't see how his character is going to go until it happens.
Pierce Brosnan was always one that you could see as the calm presidential character that seems so perfect for him in this film. Although the character doesn't stand out alone, the way in which his character is presented is so different from typical presidents that you could almost become convinced that this was all real. When he gets angry he is terrifying and when he chills, he has that James Bond presence that we became so accustomed to seeing from him.
In comes Tom Wilkinson. I have got so used to watching the best exotic marigold hotel that I had got used to him with a British accent and therefore struggled to adapt to the american accent that he had in this film. His character spells trouble from his first introduction but actually, he has surprisingly little to do with it except for attempting to scare off McGregor. I didn't feel that this character particularly suited him but at the same time i didn't feel that it was a complete clash either.
As a supporting actor he is always a valuable asset to have on your team.
A surprisingly good film, a film that captured my undivided attention for the duration and was actually quite absorbing. All Roman Polanski films have meaning in a touching way and are not just action packed, however they manage to poses a superior air of balance around them and always manage it, making them a delight to watch and enjoy.
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