Pierce Brosnan is getting older. As evidence from his latest caper "The November Man", he's no spring chicken. According to the Internet Movie Database, he was born in 1953 so that makes him just over 60 years old. Thankfully, he doesn't make the mistake of trying to play a young man in "The November Man": he is world-weary, but his stellar world-experience is what makes him into an impeccable spy-action-thriller star and character.
In Roger Donaldson's film, Brosnan plays Devereaux, a slick, former CIA operative who is forced back into action as a result of a conspiracy that involves a Russian presidential candidate and Devereaux's own wife and daughter.
This film is action-packed, and the adrenaline level is at a high point from start to finish. As stated, Brosnan is great in this role as an old dog with several new tricks up his sleeve. It takes place in Russia and surrounding locales. It can be confusing at times, but the plot is clarified at certain points throughout the film that allows the viewer to gain grounding within the arc of the story.
It is basically fairly conventional: it doesn't contain any flashy stylistic motifs or character. It is mostly a run of the mill spy thriller with few surprises. But, the story and action sequences are compelling and exciting. It leaves the viewer at the edge of his or her seat. There are better films from the genre but "The November Man" is a welcome addition to this type of film.
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