Has this 'Deception' movie been on ice the last 15 years?

Matt Winn Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 02:14 AM EST

So bad it's kinda good, but not really, just bad. The plot lines weren't telegraphed but texted to every member of the audience I was with. The highlight was the big showdown where we (the audience) were so excited that something was going to happen, albeit something we'd all been waiting hour and twenty five minutes we when we first saw Michelle Williams insouciant smile, that there was spontaneous applause when she expertly shot the dastardly Hugh Jackman. A truly bonding moment. Hope they all got paid properly.

Lauren Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 10:37 PM EST

Even the title screams 90's rip-off... remember the thriller Deceived, with Goldie Hawn and John Heard??

allen Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 02:56 PM EST

Unless Jackman and McGregor hook up on this "list" as well, I think I'm going to avoid this 90's Michael Douglas flick. But I'm glad that Lisa Gay Hamilton, Michelle Williams, and Maggie Q are getting some work.

jessica Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 12:44 PM EST

Jen, I totally agree with you--my fave movie and made me LOVE Ewan. Can't resist Jackman either. I'll go, maybe not opening weekend. Looks entertaining. Why are period movies only okay when the period was over 100 years ago? Why couldn't this be an 80's/period piece?

Jeff Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 08:46 AM EST

Yep, pretty lame all the way around. Love me some Ewan though.

Todd Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 08:45 AM EST

What marketing idiot (I know redundant) decided DECEPTION was a GOOD title??? The original title THE TOURIST wasn't great but it was better than that.

evilleking Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 05:54 AM EST

Oh please. One trailer and you're bad mouthing it? Why not wait for the actual movie?

Jen Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 07:47 PM EST

I've had a crush on Ewan McGregor ever since he sang his first note in Moulin Rouge (till this is one of my favorite musicals of all time), so I will probably end up seeing this movie just for that fact!

Lucas Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 04:04 PM EST

Isn't this just like that movie in the 80's, "Bad Influence" with James Spader and Rob Lowe?

Dan Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 03:54 PM EST

I just love Michelle Williams. There's something about her that makes me want to root for her.

Snarf Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 02:41 PM EST

Unintentional camp factor?

Rob Lowe Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 02:18 PM EST

I was in a little film called Bad Influence with James Spader... and I'm suing these mfers...

Ceballos Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 01:41 PM EST

I agree with Rakeem's assessment of this flick. Also, it would be a LOT more embarrassing if this thing ACTUALLY starred Michael Douglas trying to seduce someone half his age. (Because such a thing would be completely unbelievable in real life.)

I'm in because of the cast.

KingLouieXVIII Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 01:29 PM EST

Slezak, you're right on the money! This movie looks like cheese galore! I'm embarrased for all of the actors involved. Yes, Jackman, McGregor, and Williams (whom I've loved since Dawson's Creek) are excellente actors, but I don't think even them can turn this sinking ship around!

Lesley Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 01:20 PM EST

I agree, there is something mid nineties about it. I think a lot of it is Ewan's unfortunate hairdo and glasses. It almost seems vaguely eighties too. Like a previous poster said, this seems like a movie Michael Douglas would have made like, fifteen years ago. Good call, Blogfather!

Elizabeth Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 01:13 PM EST

Well, since I never got a chance to see Ewan in the movie with Colin Ferrell that came out about 2 months ago - yeah I will. Its just a movie.
BTW: the unnamed female (dark hair) in the trailer sounded a lot like Rashida Jones. I kept double checking to see if it was her or not.

Rakeem Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:58 PM EST

I really want to see this, I like that it looks like a throwback to those sleazy corporate thrillers that Michael Douglass would be in, I'm thinking that's the point. It looks like a fun thrilling movie and the actors are all great so I'm game for it. I only wish they would change the title, this the third title this film has had and by far the weakest, the previous title's ("The List", and "The Tourist") were much better.

Rachel K Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:56 PM EST

Hugh Jackman playing evil? Yeah, I'll catch the flick.

idigress Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:47 PM EST

I used the wrong *to*! Sorry - damn this cold medicine!

Ceballos Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:45 PM EST

...this from someone who sat through "Eye of the Beholder" in theatres.

By the way, I liked it better when this movie was called "The Tourist." The title change to "Deception" DOES make it sound painfully mid-late 90's, ala "Disclosure" or something generic like that.

Ceballos Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:44 PM EST

...this from someone who sat through "Eye of the Beholder" in theatres.

idigress Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:43 PM EST

I can totally see where you are coming from! Will you see this so that I don't have too? :)

Ceballos Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:37 PM EST

I'm a totally straight male, and, since Slezak is saying that we can't cite Jackman as a reason for seeing this flick, how about the combined hotness of Jackman AND McGregor?

That's why I'm going...I LOVE those guys (cue my girlfriend shaking her head at me if she ever read this). And, seriously? Where did they dig up Lisa Gay Hamilton?! Good to see her though.