Foolproof (2003)
Also known as "À toute épreuve"
This fall suspense gets intense!
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Kristin Booth, Joris Jarsky, Sean Sullivan, Tara Slone, Soo Garay, William House, Wai Choy, James Allodi, Mif, Duff MacDonald, David Suchet, David Hewlett, Laura Catalano, Philip Craig
Director: William Phillips
Running Time: 94 minutes
US MPAA rating: RUK BBFC rating: 15
Action, Crime, Thriller
On DVD Here's the sort of movie you just don't see enough of. A fun, sassy, sharp and completely unpretentious film with an entertaining plotline and solid - if largely unfamiliar - cast. And why is it that you're unlikely to have even heard of it, let alone seen it? Because, for some bizarre reason, it went straight to video in practically every country but its native Canada.
Okay, so I have to admit that the bulk of the stuff found clogging up the "never heard of it" shelves in Blockbuster is generally there for good reason: i.e. it's rubbish. But every now and again you come across a hidden gem like this one, which makes you wonder how it could possibly have been denied a crack at reaching a wider audience. Indeed, speaking as someone who has had to endure the likes of
DVD Extras: Out-takes, a ten minute look behind the scenes, an insight into how the special effects took shape, and a trailer.
It's Got: A soundtrack so stylish it almost starts to become irritating.
It Needs: Suchet to dress a little more appropriately for his role. Seriously, when was the last time you saw a supposed crime-lord dressed in a Noel Edmonds jumper?
Alternatives: The Perfect Score, Ocean's Eleven
Summary: Proof, at last, that rummaging around the straight-to-video section of your local movie rental store can actually pay off - 'Foolproof' really is a film worth seeing.
Review by Gary Panton
Review Date: 18th January 2005
External Links
Official Web Site
Foolproof at the IMDB
