Rogue Agent loosely tells the true story of conman Robert Freegard, who doesn't stop targeting women, introducing himself to them sooner or later as a government agent, manipulating them, taking them on a rollercoaster ride in order to find ways to extort money from them or take advantage of them.
The movie focuses on Robert's move towards Alice, a lawyer, who, finally convinced of his deceit, goes on a hunt to find him and bring him to justice, while Freegard had already made his move on a young girl, and later a woman.
The movie generally succeeds in bringing the spectator into the atmosphere of mystery, uncertainty and deception. The two main actors play a big part in that. I wouldn't be surprised if James Norton is chosen as the next James Bond. The part he plays here could be the closest thing to a real secret agent. Gemma Arterton is also passionate, although her character's naivety is somewhat pushed, as Robert's ability in convincing his victims don't really show.
His magnetism and way of playing with his victims' mind are more apparent though.
Shows that often time, immediate reactions can overcome logic.
Overall, it is a good movie to watch. Not a forgettable one at all.
The movie focuses on Robert's move towards Alice, a lawyer, who, finally convinced of his deceit, goes on a hunt to find him and bring him to justice, while Freegard had already made his move on a young girl, and later a woman.
The movie generally succeeds in bringing the spectator into the atmosphere of mystery, uncertainty and deception. The two main actors play a big part in that. I wouldn't be surprised if James Norton is chosen as the next James Bond. The part he plays here could be the closest thing to a real secret agent. Gemma Arterton is also passionate, although her character's naivety is somewhat pushed, as Robert's ability in convincing his victims don't really show.
His magnetism and way of playing with his victims' mind are more apparent though.
Shows that often time, immediate reactions can overcome logic.
Overall, it is a good movie to watch. Not a forgettable one at all.