Crossplot
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Alexis Kanner, Claudie Lange, Derek Francis, Martha Hyer, Roger Moore Brand: MOORE,ROGER DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language) Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, Letterboxed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Picture Format: 1.33:1 Running Time: 96 minutes Published: 2005-03-01 DVD Release Date: 2005-03-22 Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Studio: MGM (Video & DVD) |
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Movie Reviews of Crossplot
Movie Review: Great thriller in the Charade tradition
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful, over-looked film made by star Moore between The Saint and The Persuaders. Actually, the technical credits are similar to both these series, and it seems at times like a longer episode of either of them at times, but that's no bad thing. The plot is standard "39 Steps" territory -- innocent man on the run from cops and villians. However, it's done in a great 60s style, reminiscent of "Charade" and "Arabesque". OK, it's not quite in that class (it does look as if it was shot for TV), and some of the back projection is decidedly ropey, but it's a thrilling ride back through the sort of adventure series and films the British used to make well in the past and sadly don't make any more. If you liked the old ITC series of the 60s, or Moore in his prime, then this is a great reminder of how good they could be at their best. And don't forget to watch out for the helicopter chase -- it's a corker that would grace a film with a much bigger budget. The UK cast is great, too. Watch out particularly for Francis Matthews (the voice of the original Captain Scarlet and Paul Temple on TV).