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The Saint

PG-13 1997 1h 56m Action Adventure Romance List
30% Tomatometer 47 Reviews 63% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings
Based on the popular spy series, this film follows suave international thief Simon Templar (Val Kilmer), who is contracted by Russian oil magnate Ivan Tretiak (Rade Serbedzija) to steal a formula for cold fusion. So Templar, nicknamed "The Saint" because of his use of Roman Catholic saints as aliases, finds scientist Dr. Emma Russell (Elisabeth Shue), seduces her and steals the information. However, because the formula was incomplete, Tretiak now wants to kill Templar and kidnap Russell. Read More Read Less
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The Saint is watchable thanks to Kilmer and Shue, but the muddled screenplay stretches credulity.

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Carol Buckland CNN.com The Saint isn't unforgivable, but it definitely falls short of being satisfying entertainment. Jan 5, 2018 Full Review Todd McCarthy Variety A generic suspenser that doesn't taste bad at first bite but becomes increasingly hard to swallow. May 20, 2008 Full Review Darren Bignell Empire Magazine There's no lack of style or pace from Noyce, just the sense that it isn't quite gelling together. Rated: 3/5 May 20, 2008 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a sluggish and terminally uninvolving thriller... Rated: 1.5/4 Mar 8, 2022 Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media Uneven '90s action movie has violence, some drug use. Rated: 2/5 May 31, 2016 Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide Kilmer slips in and out of a series of ludicrously elaborate disguises, some more convincing than others, while poor Shue shuffles through the role of a sexy, book-reading babe pretending to be a dowdy lady scientist in kneesocks. Rated: 2.5/4 May 20, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Vichrae V Slick, fun, and thrilling...really lets Val Kilmer show his range. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/23 Full Review Thomas C Why is the rating so low? This is still one of my all time favorite movies. I watched this movie as a kid and still as an adult since it's still a great movie. The amazing scenery, the awesome soundtrack, the action, the beautiful romance between the two actors, I mean what's not to love? The critics are wrong on this one! I would say it's one of Val Kilmer's best movies with all the different personalities and characters that he plays, some funny, some who are romantic, and some who are comedic (the goofy character Val Kilmer plays in this movie haha). In addition, the romantic chemistry between Kilmer and Elizabeth Sue make it all that more of an amazing film. Elizabeth Sue is the most beautiful, pure hearted, innocent soul in this movie making her a great love interest for Val Kilmer's bad boy persona in the movie. Next, the tech gadgets that Kilmer uses in the movie reminds me of a James Bond movie and who doesn't love James Bond? Seriously though this movie was and still is such a great movie to watch which is why I'm confused at the low RT score. Do these critics just rush through these movies or critique movies on their bad day or something? As a 90's kid who watched this movie on VHS, there is a reason why I continue to return back to this movie and rewatch it as an adult. That reason is because it's a great movie. For anyone new to this movie, don't mind the critics of Rotten Tomatoes, this movie is a great watch, has great acting, great scenery, great romance, a great soundtrack, and many other greats. I'll continue to rewatch this movie throughout the rest of my life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Haleigh B The best movie I've watched in a while. The perfect combination of comedy, romance, and action. An incredible display of talent from many actors - especially Val Kilmer. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/13/22 Full Review Lasting B I thought it was great. Romantic, funny, adventurous good story. The versatility of Kilmers acting skills and ability to take on so many different personas are on display. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/22 Full Review Audience Member One of my favorite movies. Loved Val Kilmer in it especially how he played each character saint. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review jelisije j A very entertaining action flick that honestly really wouldn't work if Val Kilmer didn't steal every scene he was in. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based on the popular spy series, this film follows suave international thief Simon Templar (Val Kilmer), who is contracted by Russian oil magnate Ivan Tretiak (Rade Serbedzija) to steal a formula for cold fusion. So Templar, nicknamed "The Saint" because of his use of Roman Catholic saints as aliases, finds scientist Dr. Emma Russell (Elisabeth Shue), seduces her and steals the information. However, because the formula was incomplete, Tretiak now wants to kill Templar and kidnap Russell.
Director
Phillip Noyce
Producer
David Brown, Robert Evans, William J. Macdonald, Mace Neufeld
Screenwriter
Leslie Charteris, Jonathan Hensleigh, Wesley Strick
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Mace Neufeld Productions, Rysher Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action, Adventure, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$61.4M
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Surround
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