Michael L (dukeofpearl)

This is a brilliant story of adolescent discovery about life, innocence, loneliness and responsibilities. Very adult in nature given the sexual content but certainly not gratuitous yet still some viewers could be uncomfortable if not offended by some scenes, content and language. The story in itself covers a lot of territory from young men's preoccupation with sex (including the absurd, the confused and the hysterical sides) to political, social unrest and poverty in Mexico. Extremely well done and cleverly thought out story.

Excellent taut thriller with new-millennium A-list star Brad Pitt teamed with 1970's A-lister Robert Redford - cleverly cast together in a 'Buddy picture' after Pitt took direction from Redford in his memorable yet under-appreciated "A River Runs Through it" from 1994 - in an entertaining spy film directed by action-obsessed Tony Scott which will have you at times on the edge of your seat. Scott rewards his action hungry audience in calculated doses as the picture is laced with lots of intrigue, and second guessing including a clever use of flashback sequences for additional suspense to this international thriller. Catherine McCormack is appealing as the love interest for Pitt's character which goes beyond obligatory since the joining of the two conflicts with his mentor's guidelines for espionage survival. The chemistry of all the players along with Scott's exciting action input make this an above average Pitt/Redford 'Buddy flick'.