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The Tourist

The Tourist

Action · Thriller · Romance · 2010

American tourist Frank meets mysterious British woman Elise on the train to Venice. Romance seems to bud, but there's more to her than meets the eye.

Movie details

The Tourist

“It all started when he met a woman.”

2010 Action · Thriller · Romance 1h 43m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

American tourist Frank meets mysterious British woman Elise on the train to Venice. Romance seems to bud, but there's more to her than meets the eye.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Written by

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck · Julian Fellowes · Christopher McQuarrie

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Frank Tupelo

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Elise Clifton-Ward

Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany

Inspector John Acheson

Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton

Chief Inspector Jones

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Reginald Shaw

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

The Englishman

Christian De Sica

Christian De Sica

Colonnello Lombardi

Court is in session

Put The Tourist on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.