The Saint

People who don't understand the filmed version of THE SAINT are in need of serious treatment. The TV series was a fun little cat and mouse take on the whole English spy craze and Phillip Noyce's big screen take delivers just that. Val Kilmer looks to be having a blast with the role and I'm very glad Ralph Fiennes turned this down as I feel he was much better suited for THE AVENGERS. Yes, the story is a silly one but that is the whole point as is well displayed when Kilmer does his best Jerry Lewis impersonation. Elisabeth Shue is about as believable here as Mickey Mouse is but who cares, she looks great doing it and Rade Serbedzija is a wonderful pleasure as the bad guy. Take the thinking cap off, enjoy the ride and listen carefully for the original Saint Roger Moore's cameo at the end.