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“She's Peel. He's Steed. Their world is a dangerous place. And they love it.”
Certified Crap. CrapScore 64, rated by 1 admin.
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Steed and Peel investigate a weather-control plot inside a lavishly designed attempt at British eccentricity. The sets and models are often handsome; the strained chemistry and affected wit leave the adventure feeling like an expensive party whose hosts have forgotten how conversation works.
Nominated by @flabbergasted_jones
The club’s verdict
- Acting
- 7/10
- Plot
- 8/10
- Effects
- 3/10
- Dialogue
- 7.5/10
- Rewatchability
- 6.5/10
“Beautiful rooms. Unsettlingly awkward small talk.”
@flabbergasted_jones, scored it 64
Synopsis and movie facts
British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joins forces with her to combat Sir August.
- Released
- 1998
- Directed by
- Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Running time
- 89 min
Starring
- Ralph Fiennes as John Steed
- Uma Thurman as Emma Peel
- Sean Connery as Sir August de Wynter
- Patrick Macnee as Invisible Jones (voice)
- Jim Broadbent as Mother
- Fiona Shaw as Father
- Suzy Eddie Izzard as Bailey
- Eileen Atkins as Alice
Research behind this pick
Researched . Explore the film references and reviews below.
- Film reference · themoviedb.org
Canonical film identity, release date, runtime, director credits, cast, genres, synopsis and poster checked against TMDB movie 9320.
- Review · moriareviews.com
The review contrasts attractive photography, sets and models with miscasting and laboured retro wit.
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