I have always been a big fan of the spy genre. Ja
mes Bond and Napoleon Solo were my role models; the fast cars, the great clothes and of course, the gadgets. Times changed and spy movies became more “realistic”, cutting back on the fantasy high tech gadgetry. As much as I liked the laser in the watch and exploding fountain pens, I do find myself wanting to watch something a bit more grounded in reality. I think that is why I enjoyed the 355 so much.
Though the film touches on many of the tropes we associate with spy movies, there are a couple of times that I said out loud, “I never saw that coming.” The 355 is filled with plenty of chases, fight scenes and gun play; ticking
off the boxes of what is needed in an action film. Speaking of the fight scenes I thought they were well choreographed and executed. In my opinion bad fight scenes can take away from a movie.
The 355 might not be the best spy movie I have ever seen but it accomplishes its mission, it entertains. I enjoyed this film and as long as you aren’t looking for one-liner catchphrases and violence for the sake of violence, you may enjoy it as well. I am hoping that there might be a sequel.
SYNOPSIS:
When a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, wild-card CIA agent Mason “Mace” Brown (Jessica Chastain) joins forces with rival German agent Marie (Diane Kruger), former MI6 ally and cutting-edge computer specialist Khadijah (Lupita Nyong’o), and skilled Colombian psychologist Graciela (Penélope Cruz) on a lethal mission to retrieve it. The unlikely team must also stay one step ahead of a mysterious woman, Lin Mi Sheng (Bingbing Fan), who is tracking their every move as the action rockets across the globe.
BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL:
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- CHASING THROUGH PARIS – Cast and filmmakers discuss the first day of shooting on THE 355 and how the choreographed chase sequence through the Parisian arcade set the tone for the entire production.
- ACTION THAT HURTS – A behind-the-scenes look at the stunts featured in the film’s centerpiece action sequence.
- RECONSTRUCTING MARRAKESH – From footage of construction to a set tour with Production Designer Simon Elliott, we’ll come to understand why the cast was so blown away by the accuracy of the Moroccan set.
- CHAOS AT THE CITY OF DREAMS – Cast and filmmakers deconstruct the film’s final set piece, from exploding ceilings to major shoot-outs, to the ultimate show-down fight between Jessica Chastian’s and Sebastian Stan’s characters.
- VFX BREAKDOWNS
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FILMMAKERS:
Film By: Simon Kinberg
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Binbing Fan, Diane Kruger, Lupita Nyong’o, with Édgar Ramirez and Sebastian Stan
Casting By: Avy Kaufman
Music By: Tom Holkenborg
Costume Designer: Stephanie Collie
Production Designer: Simon Elliott
Editors: Lee Smith ACE, John Gilbert ACE
Director of Photography: Tim Maurice-Jones BSC
Executive Producers: Esmond Ren, Wang Rui Huan, Richard Hewitt
Produced By: Jessica Chastain, Kelly Carmichael, Simon Kinberg
Story By: Theresa Rebeck
Screenplay By: Theresa Rebeck and Simon Kinberg
Directed By: Simon Kinberg
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BD:
Street Date: February 22, 2022
Selection Number: 1961213470 (US) / 1000810583 (CDN)
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, brief strong language, and suggestive material.
Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Bonus Content Dolby Digital 2.0) and French Canadian (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1)
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Run Time: 02:02:24
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: February 22, 2022
Selection Number: 1961213469 (US) / 1000810582 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, brief strong language, and suggestive material.
Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1, Bonus Content Dolby Digital 2.0), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Run Time: 02:02:31
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