"The Honorary Consul" is a film that should have been more interesting and exciting than it was. I think much of it is because the film isn't quite sure if it's a drama or an excuse to show a lot of skin and titillate the viewer. And, because of this, it ends up being neither.
Richard Gere is badly miscast in this drama about Paraguay. He's supposed to be half English and half South American...but he somehow sounds like an American. He's a rather amoral doctor whose motivations and loyalties seem vague at best. He also is a jerk, as he's sleeping with the British Consul's wife...while also being the Consul's friend. When the Consul is kidnapped, he isn't sure whether to help him, the rebels, or just continue shtupping the Consul's wife and doing nothing more.
Richard Gere is the biggest problem with the film. His performance is dull and lifeless and his accent is confusing. Bob Hoskins is also in the film...miscast as a South American policeman. Overall, the film is a decent time passer but not much more.
Richard Gere is badly miscast in this drama about Paraguay. He's supposed to be half English and half South American...but he somehow sounds like an American. He's a rather amoral doctor whose motivations and loyalties seem vague at best. He also is a jerk, as he's sleeping with the British Consul's wife...while also being the Consul's friend. When the Consul is kidnapped, he isn't sure whether to help him, the rebels, or just continue shtupping the Consul's wife and doing nothing more.
Richard Gere is the biggest problem with the film. His performance is dull and lifeless and his accent is confusing. Bob Hoskins is also in the film...miscast as a South American policeman. Overall, the film is a decent time passer but not much more.