44/11
This is presumably because Keira Knightly stars in both
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Helen embarks on a passionate affair with a man who has no idea what her secret identity is. Caught in the crosshairs when her lover falls victim to the dangerous London underworld, Helen's employer's call in Sam to protect her.. There is a scene where the characters are discussing their favourite Christmas movies. None of them mention Love, Actually, a very popular Christmas movie. Featured in Graham Norton i gosti: Cher/Keira Knightley/Michael Fassbender/Josh Brolin/Jalen Ngonda (2024).
What does 'Black Doves' want to be?
I ask because I'm truly not sure. There are scenes that step out of a John Wick ' Shoot 'em up' where a couple of heroic souls bring down a small army of bad guys. Other scenes have the dry wit of the best BBC Comedies. Also a political drama in which everyone in British Government is suspected of being a spy or counter spy or (though I might be wrong about this) a spying Prime Minister. Add to the list a domestic drama, as well as a Christmas film, family friendly and warm-of-heart.The series, in truth, does not do a terribly good job of being any of the above genres.
There are countless blind-alleys
I notice that the series featured two directors over the course of its shooting; something that might explain its multiple personalities.Worse still is the plot. It is incredibly complex, complex to the point of utterly confusing, confusing to the point of 'I don't care any more, let's just get back to the kiilings'. Everyone is looking for a video tape (Hitchcock's McGuffin; an item providing impetus to the action). If we knew why everyone wants it, by the third episode I'd totally forgotten. And by the sixth episode, when the 'Why' is answered, I was disappointed by its 'nothingness'.
More red-herringsToo many characters by far
So, plot-wise, nothing here to recommend.Which leaves us with the performances which, overall, were good. I'm a big fan of Kira Knightley and she's at the center of things as a spy who is out to revenge the murder of her lover. Sarah Lancashire is coldly efficient, witty and murderous, as the spy chief to whom Knightley reports. But best of all is the always great Ben Whishaw as an assassin hired to assist Knightley in her quest. Here is a gay assassin who has kept his murderous occupation from his lover and is now facing a choice: home and hearth versus continuing his murderous ways.Finally, the film's final thirty minutes.
They're unnecessary
I imagine they were kept in to fill the story out to its six hours. Easily 3 hours too many.Bottom Line? Too long and winding to be a good use of your time.. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month. Check out our December calendar for more!
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