Written by
Lalitha Mallikeswaran
Review for the film "
The Two Faces of January"
Runtime:
01 Hour 37 Minutes
CAST & CREW
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The Two Faces of January is a suspense thriller written and directed by Hossein Amini. The film is based on the book of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. Tom Sternberg,
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, and Robyn Solovo have co-produced this film. This film is distributed under the combined banner of Magnolia Pictures and StudioCanal. Marcel Zyskind is the cinematographer, while Nicholas Chaudeurge and Jon Harris are the editors of this film. This film stars
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, and
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in the lead. The supporting cast of this film includes Yigit Ozsener, Daisy Bevan, David Warshofsky, etc. The film got a theatrical release on 28 August 2014.
Plot
In 1962, swindlers Chester and Colette MacFarland were touring Greece. Here, they meet Rydal Keener, a tour guide who cons the visiting tourists.
However, what began as a simple dinner invitation, turns into a never-ending chase, following the accidental death of a private detective. As Rydal is drawn to Colette, and Chester tries to evade the authorities by any means, who will prevail?
Star Performances
Hossein Amini delivers a home run in his directorial debut. Given the era the plot is set in, one could almost expect a cameo of Alfred Hitchcock midway.
The trio of Viggo, Kirsten, and Oscar have done a phenomenal job. They keep the momentum going, even as the authorities are after them.
Analysis
If you are a fan of old-school murder mysteries, Hossein Amini has just delivered the right film for you. ‘The Two Faces of January,’ based on the book of the same name, is a surprisingly good adaptation, that focuses more on the substance than the style.
It seems that Hossein Amini is a huge fan of Alfred Hitchcock because he has made generous use of the effects popularized by the ‘master of suspense.’ Many will find it hard to believe that this is just the first project of Hossein as a film director.
Set in the early 60s, the film starts on a decent note, but soon takes a turn for the better, with twists very few could anticipate. What’s the point of a good thriller if you can predict the next twist from miles away?
The visuals are equally stunning, showing Athens, Crete, and Istanbul with an old-school charm. The acting performances are great, but the ultimate showstopper is Oscar Isaac. Known previously for his acting brilliance in the film ‘
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,’ Oscar has proved that he is an actor with the potential to do the unthinkable. With a role as layered as that of Rydal, Oscar leaves a lasting impression.
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Verdict
'The Two Faces of January’ is a noble homage to the old school thrillers, popularized by the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and
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. In his directorial debut, Hossein Amini delivers a surprisingly good package, with Oscar Isaac as the standout performer. If you like such films, just go and watch ‘The Two Faces of January’ immediately.
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