What’s Aged the Worst?
Assassins; limo sex; spy conventions; underused Duff; audition allegation; detours; stereotypes; haircuts
In the discussion (10)
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- The supposedly elite assassins run awkwardly and look insufficiently formidable. — Bill Simmons
- The limousine sex scene has corny music and unclear positioning. — Bill Simmons
- The long-term embedded Russian-spy model feels dated relative to modern technological espionage, although Russian spying itself remains active. — Bill Simmons
- Howard Duff is underused in a role lasting roughly a scene and a half.
- Young’s reported account of Donaldson requiring her to expose herself at an audition is condemned. — Bill Simmons
- The extended overseas rescue and Manila detour seems excessive for its narrative purpose, despite a defense of establishing Tom’s hero status. — Bill Simmons
- The phantom-submarine subplot receives too little explanation for its importance. — Chris Ryan
- Costner listing Russian authors is proposed as a weakness, with an immediate objection.
- Scott participates in an outdated stereotype of the hysterical queer villain, even though the performance remains entertaining. — Bill Simmons
- The supposedly sexy film has awkward haircuts for Susan, Tom, Scott and party guests.