Our Man in Havana
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Movie Reviews of Our Man in Havana
Movie Review: Excellent film
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the most underrated collaboration between Carol Reed and Graham Greene. There is no doubt that the Third Man and the Fallen Idol are stronger films, this is certainly a gem and is definitely worth watching.
The film is laced with quirky Carol Reed traits
-oblique angles
-catchy, unknown, music
-a mix of high class and low class
-some sort of con activity
-excellent lighting
It is quite light and easy to follow, yet the story is complex enough to keep your attention. This film definitely surprised me with how strong it was, and I would recommend it to anyone wondering "Should I watch this?"
YES!!!
Movie Review: The Ultimate Secret Agent
Summary: 5 Stars
A simply wonderful adaptation by Graham Greene of his book about how an unwitting British expatriate who is having difficulty supporting his daughter's expensive habits as a vacuum cleaner salesman in Havana is recruited to become a secret agent for the British government. The movie is intelligent, witty, and timely with great casting and excellent performances. While billed as a tongue-in-cheek comedy, it may not be too far from the truth in shedding light on how governments recruit their spies, obtain secret information, and cover their tracks. The film is excellent - and the book is, too.Movie Review: Alec Guinness, featured actor - what more is there to say?
Summary: 5 Stars
The more I see of this actor - even though deceased for several years - the more I want to see! I first became "hooked" when he portrayed an undercover agent in film versions of John Le Carre's novels (which, by the way, I've read faithfully all my life)and, since I'm also an admirer of British comedy, I'm surprised - and pleased! - that he's just as entertaining in that type of role. I can understand why he has been described as "one of the UK's most beloved actors."Movie Review: Last Look at Pre-Castro Cuba
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was filmed a few months after Castro came to power but is set before. Some of the negative aspects of pre Castro Cuba are exaggarated, but this film is a spy movie set against the backdrop of the more seedier aspects of life in Havana at the time. Ernie Kovacs is the real star of the film as the Mercedes 300SL driving Capt Segura. Havana was the most beautiful city in Latin America at the time and we have this film to remember it by.Movie Review: OUR MAN IN HAVANA, THREE YEARS BEFORE THE MISSILE CRISES
Summary: 5 Stars
Our Man in Havana is great movie fron 1959. It gives a very good picture of Havana in 1958- the end of Batista and the coming of Fidel Castro. The plot anticipates the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. If you are interested in Cuban History or the cold war, buy it!