The November Man
The November Man

The November Man

2014Movie108 minEnglish

An ex-CIA operative is brought back in on a very personal mission and finds himself pitted against his former pupil in a deadly game involving high level CIA officials and the Russian president-elect.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users51%
Director: Roger DonaldsonGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Peter Devereaux, a highly skilled and lethal former CIA agent codenamed 'November Man,' is brought out of retirement for one last mission. He must rescue a valuable witness, Alice Fournier, who holds dangerous secrets that could expose a vast conspiracy. However, Devereaux soon discovers that his former protégé, David Mason, is now a ruthless operative tasked with eliminating both him and the witness, turning the mission into a deadly game of cat and mouse across Europe.

Critical Reception

The November Man received largely negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a derivative and uninspired spy thriller. While some acknowledged Pierce Brosnan's serviceable performance, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot, generic action sequences, and lack of originality. Audiences also had a lukewarm reception, finding it to be a forgettable entry in the spy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted plot and uninspired action.
  • Pierce Brosnan's presence is a highlight, but not enough to elevate the generic thriller.
  • Lacks originality and fails to offer anything new to the spy genre.

Google audience: Google users expressed mixed feelings, with many finding the action sequences engaging but criticizing the predictable storyline and lack of depth. Some appreciated Pierce Brosnan's return to action but felt the film was ultimately forgettable.

Fun Fact

Pierce Brosnan previously played a Bond, James Bond, who was a spy, making this film a sort of return to the genre for him, though with a darker and more violent tone.

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I'm not one to shy away from any spy thriller, but the one ingredient they must all have is continuity...without it a spy film will simply plod on. Some good acting by Brosnan, and a movie-goer can never go wrong with Olga Kurylenko (The Ri...