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The Quiet American
is set in 1952 in Saigon and focuses on the events that lead
up to the United States' involvement in Vietnam.
It's a fascinating piece of history, showing
the war-torn country and efforts of the occupying French. Then
add a love story and politics, for an award-winning picture.
This picture is worth seeing just for the
sheer enjoyment of Michael Caine's performance.
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The Quiet American
is a classic love triangle set in Vietnam just before America's
involvement.
Michael Caine plays a London Times
journalist who has found an idyllic life of passive nonchalance.
Slowly the movie becomes a metaphor for
shifting alliances (both personal and political) after an American
newcomer entangles his professional life.
A worthy screen adaptation of Graham Green's
1955 novel, as timely today as it was then. |
The Quiet American
is a fascinating, hypnotic mix of politics, romance, and spying
intrigue.
This often-forceful tale of life, love,
and jealousy is played out under the gathering storm clouds of
war.
The star gives a first-rate performance
as a tired British journalist, and the costar matches him as
a fresh-faced American on a mission.
Both men are in love with the same good-looking
young Vietnamese dancehall girl. |
