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Wild Horse Nine Sends Its Agents on a Detour and NPR Loses Patience
· New York time
Wild Horse Nine stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents trying to topple Chilean democracy who take a side trip to Easter Island. An NPR review calls the result a tiresome tale of bickering tourists, with odd twists, violence and plenty of profanity. The premise gives the agents an ambitious and troubling assignment, then sends them away from the central operation. NPR's assessment suggests that the detour does not make the journey more rewarding. In this version of the spy adventure, the professionals may have a covert mission, but their travel companions are apparently impossible to ignore. Malkovich and Rockwell provide recognizable names for a film that mixes political intrigue with eccentric turns. The review's verdict is less flattering: the itinerary may be unusual, but unusual stops are no guarantee of a satisfying trip. Even a secret operation can become a long excursion when the passengers keep arguing.
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