As sleek and solid as a late-'50s Cadillac, "The Interpreter" is very much your father's — perhaps, your grandfather's — thriller. And that's a good thing. Read the full review
Political intrigue and deception inside the United Nations, where an interpreter who overhears an assassination plot and an FBI agent is assigned to protect her.
Director: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, George Harris, Catherine Keener
Run time: 128 minutes
Release date: April 22, 2005
Rating: PG-13 for violence, some sexual content and brief strong language.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B
"The movie has the sophistication and self-assurance of a Hitchcock thriller."
Austin American-Statesman: 3 out of 5 stars
"The film goes overboard milking a relationship between the stars that never quite clicks."
Dayton Daily News: B
"... occasionally strains credibility, yet it remains an intelligent and entertaining thriller."
The Middletown Journal: B+
"... a smart, captivating political thriller with sharp direction, strong acting and mostly smart writing."
The Palm Beach Post: B
"...a classy, enjoyable popcorn movie with at least a veneer of political message."
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