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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305127642
Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305127646
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 07, 1998
Running Time: 118 minutes
Sales Rank: 4457
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:  - 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
Rating: - The Saint
I did see the original series, but still really liked this movie. Val Kilmer made a great Simon Templar! I thought his multiple personalities embodied in his disguises were well done. The accents, languages, and mannerisms were also what were expected of him. There was a nice balance of romance and suspense, which is what made this highly enjoyable.
Rating: - Super Thief on the edge of Retirement
Val Kilmer does an awesome job as a super Thief that has lots of looks and tricks up his sleave. Hired by a corrupt Russian businessman to steal a formula to Cold Fussion for a British scientest whom he not only makes a connection with but eventually falls in love with. The originally play a little cat and mouse and join sides to fight the corrupt Russian. In the end he gives it up for her love.
A really good and clean movie that will pull you into the story. One for the library.
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