The Debt

[Merton Park]

This is a Hollywood re make, starring Helen Mirren and Tom Wilkinson, of a 2007 Israeli film. It is about a group of Mossad Agents in the 1960's trying to capture a Nazi who escaped after the War. It is set in modern times with lots of flashbacks.

Having seen both versions, this new one isn't a patch on the original, which is excellent.

[dpgmel]

This is a Hollywood re make, starring Helen Mirren and Tom Wilkinson, of a 2007 Israeli film. It is about a group of Mossad Agents in the 1960's trying to capture a Nazi who escaped after the War. It is set in modern times with lots of flashbacks.

Having seen both versions, this new one isn't a patch on the original, which is excellent.

Haven't seen the remake but I'd certainly recommend the oriiginal Israeli version,which as you say is an excellent film.

[sisterluke]

This is a Hollywood re make, starring Helen Mirren and Tom Wilkinson, of a 2007 Israeli film. It is about a group of Mossad Agents in the 1960's trying to capture a Nazi who escaped after the War. It is set in modern times with lots of flashbacks.

Having seen both versions, this new one isn't a patch on the original, which is excellent.

The Israeli version must be extremely good then. I saw the 'Hollywood' version (Brit cast and director) a few days ago and was gripped from beginning to end. The plot I found a little hard to believe but such good performances I was moved to tears at one point. What is it about the Israeli version that you think is better done?

[dpgmel]

I went to see this film this afternoon and whilst the storytelling is more muddled than in the original it is still fine film making