It's bye-bye Bond for Pierce Brosnan, and he's going out with a smile and a Speedo. In "The Matador," the former 007 plays ignoble Julian Noble, a self-described "facilitator of fatalities." Or hit man to you and me. Julian circles the world performing what he calls "corporate gigs." And one night in a hotel bar in Mexico City, a chance meeting changes his life. Read the full review
A hit man who is losing his taste for the business and a salesman whose marriage and finances are in trouble meet one night at a hotel bar in Mexico City. The chance meeting will change them both forever.
Director: Richard Shepard
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, Adam Scott, Philip Baker Hall
Run time: 97 minutes
Release date: Dec. 30, 2005
Rating: R for strong sexual content and language.
See showtimes
On the web
Official movie site
View the trailer
Trailers require
Quicktime
| Rate 'The Matador' | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: C
"The picture genre-hops from thriller to comedy to buddy movie to domestic drama without breaking stride. Luckily, the stars are up to speed."
Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"...funny and slick."
The Palm Beach Post: B+
"Brosnan is forging a whole new career for himself."
Become a fan of accessAtlanta on Facebook »
Get the latest news on ajc.com and wsbtv.com
Best of the Big A »
- Nominate: Best soup
- Vote: Best Thanksgiving-to-go
- Winners: Best place to bike
