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This is pretty much a stealth Romance, but it really, really works. Damon and Blunt are great as the two romantic leads and Blunt in particular is all kinds of funny. They've got a lot of chemistry which helps because their relationship is both core to the central plot of the film and kind of underdeveloped. They're essentially destined to be together and their chemistry and interaction really kind of sells that. Matt Damon does a lot with a very, very, malnourished role bringing a certain charm and integrity to what could be a cipher.
John Slattery is essentially playing Roger Sterling with godlike powers but he's a lot of fun in the role and nice counterpoint to Damon and Blunt. He's unfortunately replaced halfway through and his replacement should be awesome, but never really gels. The action sequences are really well done, just lots of energy and lots of great little moments. It's more of a thriller than anything else, but there are two chases which make great use of the Bureau's ability to traverse geography.
The ending almost kills the film, because it just sort of happens and you're kind of left wanting more. Still it's a very solid directorial debut, lots of great touches and lots of heft to the action. It's not a great film, but it's a good, fun, film buoyed by two great central performances and a few fun supporting characters.
Thomas Newman's score is very good as well.
