originalpliget

I never realised Europe was such a dangerous place. My sister travelled around China in the 80s with a girlfriend, both around 20 and here they are worried about Paris? I thought I would forgive the ludicrous premise if it resulted in a good 'thriller' type film. Unfortunately it didn't. A film-by-numbers pushing standard buttons; Americans good, Europe dangerous, Fremch weaselly, Albanians all crooks and Arabs decadent. A waste of time. Still I am sure Liam Neeson and Famke Janssen (both of whom I normally like) got a decent pay-day so it's not all bad. P.S. travelled and realised are not mis-spelt. Line 9 is here. And this is line 10.

It sounded like an interesting idea but really there was nothing very new or interesting in the film itself. A standard Hollywood "soma-film" for the masses full of clichés and explosions and needing only half a brain to follow. The plot was very predictable.

I did make it to the end so 4 for that and I suppose 1 for the lead characters who were fun to watch.

Don't read any further. This sentence is just padding because IMDb dictate 10 lines are needed. This sentence too. And also this one. Just ignore them. They contain no additional information about the film and you are just wasting your time reading them - a bit like the film.

I am amazed at the number of 1 votes for this excellent program. Maybe not enough "hotties" in it? Or people who thought it might be another reality program?

This program is not entertainment but extremely informative (and nevertheless entertaining) for those of us who care about the world we live in and what is going on in it that might affect us. I might well have skipped it myself in favour of Borgen or some such light entertainment but I am glad I didn't. The number of highly placed officials who give their views is extraordinary; apart from the presidents themselves it seems everyone close to them was interviewed and gave their thoughts on each other's actions and plans. No doubt their comments were given in a self-justificatory spirit as some slight inconsistencies showed but it was still remarkably candid. I learned a lot I feel, about that rather enigmatic neighbour of Europe's, Russia, and was left feeling more sympathetic towards all the countries and their politicians mentioned.

I have seen this described as Western propaganda but I have to say I found myself sympathising more and more with the Russians who find themselves trying to convert an almost 19th century feudal system into a 21st century capitalist democracy.