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James Reese has a good job as an ambassador's aid in France, but his real passion is a side gig—working in a minor role in the CIA. He would love to be a full-fledged agent and can't believe his luck when he lands an assignment with Charlie Wax. Trigger-happy Charlie soon has James crying for his desk job, but when he learns that the same guys they're trying to catch are after him, James realises that Charlie may be his only hope of survival.
An American spy working at the U.S. Embassy in Paris is tasked with a seemingly low-risk mission: to provide support to his boss during a stakeout. However, he quickly finds himself in the middle of a dangerous operation alongside a volatile and unpredictable partner, whose methods are as unorthodox as they are deadly. They must race against time to stop a terrorist attack planned for the city.
From Paris with Love received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its nonsensical plot and excessive violence. However, some reviewers found enjoyment in its fast-paced action and John Travolta's over-the-top performance.
Praised for its high-octane action sequences and John Travolta's committed, albeit eccentric, performance.
Criticized for a convoluted and often illogical plot.
Noted for its excessive gore and violent set pieces.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a polarized reception, with some enjoying the film's energetic action and Travolta's performance, while others found the plot weak and the violence gratuitous.
John Travolta's character, Charlie Wax, famously wears a bald cap and sports a goatee, a look he described as being inspired by Marlon Brando's character in 'Apocalypse Now'.
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This is my second time seeing this, first time since it was released on Blu-ray back when, and although it's not a great action-thriller and maybe under a more capable director could have been, but I still enjoyed it especially for John Tra...
I just saw this movie on Netflix. I usually really - and I mean _really_ like these French Canal+ co-production movies. But I guess this one is the exception to the rule. It starts of great and then it just gets... violent for no apparen...