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Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304535578
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6304535570
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Release Date: March 10, 1998
Running Time: 116 minutes
Sales Rank: 13106
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: April 04, 1997
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Lightly enjoyable but a disappointment in the context of author Leslie Charteris's popular character, the Saint--who has been played by several actors, most notably George Sanders--this 1997 film is more in keeping with the requirements of high-octane contemporary action than it is the requirements of a particular legacy. Val Kilmer plays Simon Templar, the mercenary spy, who is hired to steal a fusion formula but falls in love with the scientist (Elisabeth Shue) who cooked it up. Kilmer's portrayal bears little resemblance to Charteris's rakish hero, and the film itself becomes increasingly improbable and ponderous the longer it goes on. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue have fusion
Freed from knowledge of this popular character and left to enjoy THE SAINT on it's own merits, I enjoyed this light escapist spy flick back in the 90s. And not having known previous portrayals of the merceny spy I liked Val Kilmer's turn as I happen to like just about anything he does. Plus I liked Elisabeth Shue. The plot is kinda weak, lacking in logic in the tradition of fantasy action films. Sometimes, for one reason or another, that is annoying and sometimes it isn't. It would be nice if the ... Read More
Rating: - Short of a Saint. More like a monk.
The movie is not as good as I thought it was going to be. My son liked it though.
Rating:  - Tainted, not Sainted
Saints preserve us! Why, oh why, did they decide to butcher The Saint? The original series based on Charteris' novels and acted by a suave, debonair and above all _competent_ Roger Moore was highly enjoyable, and left us curious to see Simon Templar's most recent incarnation. You know what they say about curiosity...
Val Kilmer gives us a two-dimensional sociopath whose squinty-eyed attempts at acting leave one wishing the authorities would see through his flimsy "disguises" and lock ... Read More
Rating:  - With Gas Prices Rising, I Hope The Saint Will Steal Us The Formula For Cold Fusion
"The Saint" is my type of movie. It is the perfect blend of action adventure, science fiction, and romance. Excellent performances are given by Val Kilmer as the international thief and Elizabeth Shue as the reclusive scientist. He is trying to steal her formula for cold fusion. Together, Kilmer and Shue sizzle. Their kisses are hot and passionate. There is plenty of suspense and intrigue as they are pursued by Russian henchmen. Beautiful London and Moscow scenery and a rocking soundtrack ... Read More
Rating: - The ulitmate date movie.....
"The Saint" starring Val Kilmer, is perhaps Hollywood's best effort yet to produce an action film that is of interest to someone other than just 16 year old males. The story is witty and engaging with plenty of twists and turns to keep the viewer interest. The great disguises that were created for Val Kilmer's character and his techno gagetry add to the films "bond-esque" feel, while the romance with Elizabeth Shue's character is both engaging and central to the story, rather than an "eye candy" afterthought. ... Read More
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