The Fourth Protocol (Special Edition) [DVD]

excellent spy thriller

If You Haven't Seen It I Won't Spoil It For You

I rather like this espionage thriller. Just why, I cannot decide! It evokes the era in which it is set, very well. And, Michael Caine is always watchable. Pierce Brosnan does a believable turn as a cold-hearted Russian agent-come-sauve Brit, intent on causing carnage, against a backdrop of 'Ban the bomb' and Russian political intrigue.. But, just who can you trust?

Good value for money and it’s a fantastic film 🎥

Review only in relation to the DVD detailed below.The Fourth Protocol ' Special edition 'Studio: ITV DVDASIN: B000NDETQUDVD Release Date: 21 May 2007Aspect ratio 2.35:1If you are reading this then your on the hunt of the best version and you may be puzzled as to how many different versions there is available.Yes I have been there before.Now unless you have been living in a cave I am sure you have already seen this film on TV but the normal TV version uses the Aspect ratio 1.85:1 { pan and scan } but you will be glad to note that at least ' this version ' has the better Aspect ratio of 2.35:1 so you don't miss anything.I don't have a clue how special the other versions are but at least this version is very good value for money.For example Frederick Forsyth also wrote the screenplay and he and Michael Caine formed a Company to actually make the Film which goes to explain how close it is to the Book.I just love this Film and really when you have Michael Caine - Ian Richardson -Pierce Brosnan and Ray McAnally { was the main actor in ' A Very British Coup ' } you really could not go wrong.Frederick Forsyth always goes the extra mile to research his Books and some of his stories have been echoed in Real Life - lets hope Britain never faces the danger that is central to The Fourth Protocol.Part of the joy in buying this dvd is that you have a full length commentary from Frederick Forsyth and lots of other extras.Its a Dvd I will watch time and time again.Locations - Much of the movie was shot in the Bradwell Common district of Milton Keynes, notably the A-frame house from "Homeworld 81". { It is nowhere near RAF Greenham Common cruise missile base. }

East West relations apeared to be improving when this film came out, I saw it in the cinema. I am impressed that, although it looks a little dated, it has lost known of its tension and drama. If you're an oldie like me its a great memory-lane movie. If you're younger, but appreciate film, there is much to enjoy. A great cast, story and script in the hands of McKenzie delivers in all areas. There is that 70s-esque descant note in the ending, found in all great movies; things never really change.... Excellent. BTG

Good adaption and well acted

One of the greats in the genre bringing together the talents of Cain and Brosnan. This film is a must for anyone with a taste for espionage thrillers.

Great movie

R.A.S.

Before Pierce Brosnan became Bond, he had to prove to the public he can play 'the heavy'. He was too good looking, suave and debonaire in Remington Steele, so the Fourth Protocol showed his nasty side! Play the part, do the work, and have fun. Enjoy ...

Frederic Forsyth ist der Garant für dramtische Spannung mit der unübertrefflichen Balance zwischen Realität und Fiktion. Der dazu passende Filmklassiker mit Sir Michael Caine und dem damals noch relativ unbekannten Pierce Brosnan als Specialagent-KGB-Bösewicht hat diese digitale Aufbesserung also voll verdient und bietet dem Zuseher nochmals eine Qualitätssprung nach oben. Insgesamt gehört dieser Film zu den fünf besten des Genres. Das remastering würdigt dies ebenbürtig.

This film is classic Michael Caine with an interesting role for Piece Brosnan as a bad guy. Still a verytaut spy thriller, I’m surprised it hasn’t had a higher profile over the years. Movie Buff