Supelice Dreadfully Boring

ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

Mabel Munoz Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

Haven Kaycee It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

Umar Mansoor Bajwa Many actors have performed the role of Simon Templar, but none could come close to the beaming originality exuded by Roger Moore as "The Saint" of the 60s.Ian Ogilvy and Val Kilmar have appeared as Simon Templar in "The Return of the Saint" and the movie "The Saint" respectively, but failed to generate the euphoria initially pioneered by Moore. After viewing some of the episodes portraying Moore as S.T., it seems that no other actor could merit a better visage and physiognomy which does exactly reflect the character produced by Leslie Charteris.This was the time, when Sean Connery was the new heartthrob of cine-goers as the dashing James Bond. Roger Moore was among the actors selected by Ian Fleming to play the iconic spy role, but Cubby Broccolli settled for Connery, considering Moore to be sporting a too pretty visage.This too pretty and soft visage of Roger Moore effectively loaded the role of Simon Templar and the TV series was an instant hit, which extended through the decade of 60s due to its resounding popularity. The winsome, suave and tall Roger Moore won the hearts of people who accepted him to be someone readily associated with that famous Marque/sobriquet topped with the elusive ring on his head. Finally, in 1973, Moore got the role of James Bond and did it in a record seven films, i,e. more than any other actor. Connery did it 6 times. Basically, the robust and suave role of Simon Templar was a precursor to the James Bond of Ian Fleming ...... properly grooming Roger Moore to make a thundering start for the big screen character.

rumpole16 The modern day Robin Hood. This show is a classic. James Bond without the gadgets, or over the top criminals are here. The Saint was the work of Leslie Charteris; an Asian-American writer who penned many books and his character came to life in many 40's B-movies. There was even a show; with Vincent Price as the Saint. The defining Saint was of course Roger Moore's Simon Templar. A suave, sophisticated jet setter who always was available to do a good deed. His character had an edge; a perception at least, of an international rogue. He was first and foremost a man with a strong sense of right and wrong and would do anything to make things right. The Saint ran from 1962-1969 and is still beloved and with good reason. Roger Moore does the Saint with a flair and the supporting characters are always well defined and twists and turns of the plot are always there. There was an informal ensemble cast and many of the same actors play different characters. I had mixed feelings about Inspector Teal (Ivor Dean), he is always duped and his character, although well played, was a bit of an idiot. Still Inspector Teal had some charm. The series had recurring writers including my favorite: Terry Nation. (For those Doctor Who fans, Terry Nation is of course, the creator of the Daleks). Harry Junkin was the writer of the more fluid episodes.Anyone who appreciates mystery, intrigue and well played characters, has to appreciate the Saint. The Saint gets 9.9/10 stars.

estabansmythe It's May 2004 and I was absolutely delighted to see yesterday that BBC America has begun running Roger Moore's The Saint again Monday through Friday.As much as I enjoyed Moore as Bond, Simon Templer was his. George Sanders was so dry (Louis Hayward and other one-timers don't really count here). Ian Ogilvy was actually a fine Templer. However, Moore nailed it. Unlike Sanders, who played Templer like a fop that no one could possibly find the least bit threatening, intimidating or dangerous, Moore was suave and sophisticated without being above it all. Moore brought a needed sense of humanity to the role - and you could see that he could get tough if action & toughness were called for. Moore had a hand in writing and contributing to the screenplays and the episodes he directed may be my favorites. There was something comforting and familiar about the show's lower budget production values that just agreed with me. They were solid, professional. And Ed Astley's music was perfect. I'd love to get the soundtrack if it's available. Ivor Dean as Inspector Claude Eustace Teal was an ideal foil. He was at times Templer's ally, his antagonist, amused and bemused and angered and frustrated at Simon to the point of full red-faced boil-over.Too bad the kids of today aren't treated to this form of stylish entertainment on their boob tubes, because you can bet your bottom dollar that only 1 in 10,000 will discover it while channel surfing and become a fan.

mattymatt30 I'm 34, and watched Roger Moore as 'The Saint' shown on Cable TV by a Detroit station when I was in high school. He was cool, sophisticated, worldly (it was set all over the globe), and the shows were just plain entertaining in that classic 60's way. My father, who remembered 'The Saint' when it first aired in the early 60's, thought Roger Moore's Saint was a bit of a dandy and a 'fancy boy'. Why? I asked other men in that age group, here in The Great White North to comment, and got the same answer. A fancy, smart-guy, etc... The Saint was ahead of it's time, and the character was the first 'Metrosexual' in TV history, something that many macho head-game types of that era could not handle. Is my theory right, do some research and comment!