A neo-noir based on a old novel from 1964 but after seeing this, one I wouldn't mind reading. The Viggo-Mortensen-Meister plays a wiser than his adversary traveler who while vacationing with his wife (the lovely Kirsten Dunst looking better than ever) accidentally kills a detective. Meanwhile, their shifty and shady tour guide (Oscar Issac) pretends to be on his side to help him escape the local authorities but what he really wants is Viggo's wife. As they try and leave the area, a cat and mouse game between the two men develops but Viggo is always one step ahead of the younger, slightly aloof guide.
Nice to see Greece used as a backdrop for a mystery noir. It gives fairly good justice to the genre and Mortensen is on here, delivering a nice solid performance. High marks for cinematography, music supervision and particularly, costuming. Give this one a shot, it currently streams free on Tubi, Vudu, Pluto and Peacock. 3.0 stars/5
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