Brosnan leaves Bond behind — far behind — in 'The Matador'
by Eleanor Ringel Gillespie

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

TO SUM UP
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.

FILM FACTS ...
The Weinstein Company
'The Matador'

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.
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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."


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