Man From U.N.C.L.E.

 

The Man From U.N.C.L.E

 

Period piece.  This is a phase designated for a film  that is set in another era.  I enjoy period pieces.  I especially enjoy them when they are done in a way that transports me to that time period.  An example of this is The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
 
I'll admit that I was skeptical of this film.  I did not have a desire to see it in the theatres after learning that the two starring actors consist of a guy who hardly spoke in his last film (Henry Cavill, Man of Steel) and a guy who was part of a huge literal and figurative train wreck (Armie Hammer, The Lone Ranger).  What drew me in was the director and the trailer, not to mention that the film is not R-rated, but boasted a lot of action and intrigue in a 1960s setting.

Like any period piece, the costumes, sets and cars were accurate, and done very well.  But unlike other period pieces, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. not only transports you to the 1960s, but it also takes you back and puts you into the genre and direction of a 1960s spy film.

Here are some elements from this film that might intrigue you:

There is a handsome and suave American spy:

There is a vulnerable and brutal Russian spy:

 

There is a beautiful, young woman:

 

There is a director that knows how to make an exciting film:  

 

With all the of these elements combined with a twisting plot line and car chases that make you forget about any Fast or Furious movie, you have on heck of a fun movie that I highly recommend.  

A big "Thank you" goes out to my wife from whom the suggestion came to watch the film.  An excellent choice.

I categorize this film as:

Action-packed

Fun

Exciting
 

4/5 Stanley Cups

Format: On the big screen at the theatre. 

Viewing Period: One shot all the way through.

Inspired me to: See The Man From U.N.C.L.E  again.  I really enjoyed it!