The Russos begin by quoting the thriller from the ’70s finally to mention “Jungla de cristal” as a source of inspiration, a film that truly represents what “The Invisible Agent” could have been. The fact is that John McClane does not take anything seriously, indeed he is wrapped in that aura of humility that surrounds the common man. This is where his humor is born, and he does it naturally. On the contrary, this film by Joe and Anthony Russo he never ceases to embrace a parodic subtext that would contribute infinitely to his tonewhich keeps the plot anchored in a constant meh.
Joe is writing the script with two regular collaborators of this creative tandem, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers with whom he has previously worked on “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Endgame”. The three team up to adapt Mark Greaney’s novel e It cannot be said that they fail because their proposal is fun, colorful; but the script includes many outlined characters and many others whose twists and turns don’t match their motives. Many of these details are spectacularly offset.
There are two very commendable action sequences. The former is impressive and fun at the same time. While enjoying the excess, one cannot help but think of that fund that laughs at the extreme reached by many current blockbusters., embracing more the better. Fireworks. It is in this scene that the Russos boast a fairly original bet as regards directing, a camera movement that contributes hand-to-hand. Wow, in an instant of clarity they contribute their grain of sand like ‘Jason Bourne’ did with his camera in hand + closed shot for the fight scenes. After that the rehash becomes more evident. Already for the second gigantic sequence those attempts of a ‘different’ direction are over, and the replica of the “Fast & Furious” style solidifies.
“There is a brutal scene: that of Prague”. If you say something about “The Invisible Agent”, it’s the sequence set in that European city, a chase that we have seen a thousand times in the saga led by Vin Diesel. It is true that he is on the level, but he does not stop remembering Toretto, a character who has found the essence of him in the midst of the laughter that are already his films. In the end it happens that the action drinks from the tone, and if this is not well defined the matter is not completely compact. Luckily, that doesn’t mean the movie isn’t funny – you don’t get bored, which is a point in its favor. Also, the cast saves chestnuts quite well. Ryan Gosling as Sierra Six is tremendously attractive, which is a mystery. It’s because he gets this effect by pulling the same “bad boy” face he wears in “Blade Runner 2049” and “Drive”. Gosling has a unique appearance that is perfectly suited to certain types of characters. Is it the same face? Works? good too.
In addition, it should be taken into account that later Gosling will ally with Ana de Armas and is that it’s about incorporating this actress and everything gets better. De Armas shows once again that she is made for rock and she leaves you wanting more. The effect on the viewer is exactly the same after “There is no time to die”: it remains to be desired an entire movie for her who embodies the ultimate spy. Ana kicking ass is always a pleasure. Of course, along with Gosling he’s not making a bad team, but his dynamic doesn’t work as well as it should. Sometimes have married couples who are reminiscent of the hilarious and very attractive couple that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie played in ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith ‘, but without stopping on that comic point. Later, when we see her sharing a photo with Regé-Jean Page, it becomes clear again that her talent promises a long and brilliant career. On the contrary, said actor who embodied the heartthrob of the first season of “The Bridgertons”, contributes simply by representing the perfect example of a current more than questionable trend: that of the beautiful performers who do not know how to act, but not at a distance.
Rounding out the cast, we must mention Chris Evans’ antagonist, a villain contained in that parodic need that “The Invisible Agent” struggles to repress. A macarrilla haircut and a thick mustache try to take him away from his starring role, that Captain America who ended up imitating Evans so much that seeing him in the skin of a sociopath … is difficult. Despite this, In general, the acting work holds up well to the end (Billy Bob Thornton is great), which cannot be said about the plot. The resolution is somewhat sloppy, with omissions for which you must have tremendous swallows and some temporary ellipses that are hard to ignore. Few viewers will not react to an uncomfortable lack of information in the case of some characters, especially since the closure contradicts their narrative development. The anti-climatic may be exaggerated, but that’s where the shots go.
In short, “The Invisible Agent” is a fairly solvent movie in the “Netflix Movies” drawer, which is ultimately turning out to be a subgenre of its own. It resists thanks to its stellar cast and that action that is reminiscent of the best of every home, but it doesn’t achieve what it clearly means: to shine by laughing at the genre. You have to have a great style to get what ‘Rian Johnson’ does on ‘Daggers in the back’, and clearly the Russos aren’t (yet) there.
Note: 6
The best: Attempts at originality in directing.
Worse: The botched technical moments and resolution. The ending can be disappointing.
Source: E Cartelera
