Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueMI5 officer Johnny Worricker and Margot Tyrell are on the run together across Europe. But Worricker knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront his nemesis... Tout lireMI5 officer Johnny Worricker and Margot Tyrell are on the run together across Europe. But Worricker knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront his nemesis, the prime minister.MI5 officer Johnny Worricker and Margot Tyrell are on the run together across Europe. But Worricker knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront his nemesis, the prime minister.
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In this final one Worricker gradually makes his way back to London via stops in several European locations, to bring all this to a head. The movie is good because of Nighy, plus Fiennes who is the tough, decisive Prime Minister.
My wife and I enjoyed it at home on DVD from our public library. The focus is on characters and a good, plausible story without the need for gunfights or fancy chase scenes. Low on action, deep on story and characters.
I'm not saying that this whole series works flawlessly; there are plot loopholes and legitimate complaints about not fleshing out Worricker character sufficiently. One could argue that Johnny is so terribly flawed (and the films do make that perfectly clear that he is flawed) that he remains a cypher to even those closest to him. And would that not serve him well as a spy? However, we don't see a backstory of him operating in the field, only as an office-bound intelligence analyst. I understand other quibbles that reviewers cite. But overall, this series bears repeated viewings to fully grasp the nuances and the ulterior motives of the main protagonists. It is in these readjustments of thought and action where the films excel, along with brilliant (if sometimes too elliptical) dialogue and fine acting.
And speaking of acting, this series provides several substantive roles for women, and not just young, attractive women. No review I've read calls attention to that.
Having said that, I find it disappointing that ratings on the IMDB are so low, since this series deserves to be seen. But you will have to pay close attention, and by doing so you will fully appreciate the issues raised, most of which are still with us years later.
Oh, and I do like the best of the Bond and Bourne films; but they are a different animal all together and thus should not be the subject of comparisons.
Through a friend in England, Worricker has gotten a story in the newspaper about the "bridge" fund handled by Prime Minister Beasley (Ralph Fiennes) but unfortunately, it goes nowhere.
It's now evident that Worricker and Margot must return to England, but this time, he seeks out an editor of The Independent and gives her the entire story, hoping that with more facts, it will make a difference.
The situation grows more complicated from there, as Worricker begins to feel used by both sides, plus it is affecting his daughter, who is pregnant. Can the situation be salvaged?
Watch for the excellent scene that occurs when Worricker finally meets Beasley the PM face to face.
This is a decent ending to the trilogy, and very suspenseful in spots.
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- AnecdotesThe meaning and relevance of this film's 'Salting the Battlefield' title is that it is a reference to the malicious treatment of the ancient city of Carthage by the ancient Romans. Writer David Hare has said: ''After the Romans came and wiped you out and destroyed you and killed all your young men, they then threw salt on the battlefield so that your crops would never grow. So salting the battlefield means destroying utterly.
- GaffesWhen Johnny Worricker walks towards the ferry then off the ferry, he casually carries two cases of wine in his left arm. The wine alone would weigh approx 18Kg (40lbs) not to mention the bottles, but the ease with which he carries them suggests that the cases were empty.
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Jill Tankard: It's one thing to go around saying what you want. The test comes when you are actually given the chance to get it. When they wanted to get rid of Margaret Thatcher, John Major got toothache so he didn't have to answer his phone. A week later he was prime minister. How are your teeth?
Anthea Catcheside: Just beginning to ache.
Jill Tankard: Good, I'm glad to hear it.
- ConnexionsFeatured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #19.60 (2014)
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- The Worricker Trilogy
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- Wiesbaden, Hessen, Allemagne(on location)
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