Avenger (TV Movie 2006)

Avenger: Directed by Robert Markowitz. With Sam Elliott, Timothy Hutton, James Cromwell, William Hope. A C.I.A. Agent steps in to stop a former Special Forces Operative on a for-hire mission that poses a global threat.

“Being a big Forsyth fan, I lapped this one up. The names, James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton and Sam Elliott sounded good and I knew the book. But, Iu0026#39;m afraid something happened in the scripting of Forsythu0026#39;s book because this film goes from the precision, step by step thriller that is the book to a plodding, happenstance event that disappoints rather than satisfies. The premise of the book is based on the gutsy exploits of the tunnel rats in Viet Nam who went into the tunnels after the enemy. The movie builds on that but loses it in the wrap-up. The ending works on too many circumstantial contingencies and loses the planning and excitement of Forsythu0026#39;s style. In short, in comes off not bad but rather mediocre. Too bad, as this film had a lot of talent to work with and an exciting thriller. Too bad the script writer didnu0026#39;t know how to put together a workable ending.”