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John Travolta goes completely unhinged in Pierre Morel's follow-up to Taken — but does From Paris with Love deliver the goods?
This week, the SpyHards are heading to Paris to tackle Luc Besson and Pierre Morel's 2010 action thriller, starring John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
We discuss:
Is From Paris with Love basically Taken without the emotional hook?
John Travolta's completely insane performance as Charlie Wax
The influence of Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction on the film's action
That incredible car/bazooka sequence
The infamous vase of cocaine
Jonathan Rhys Meyers' unlikely spy journey
The film's racial politics and dated approach to terrorism
The Eiffel Tower's long history in spy movies
A surprising From Russia with Love connection
The film's Star Trek reference
And, ultimately, whether From Paris with Love makes the NOC List
Does From Paris with Love deserve another look, or is it just a chaotic mess?
Let us know in the comments!
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00:00 – Intro
02:04 – From Paris With Love
06:54 – The Greatest Movie Tagline?
12:32 – Is This Just Taken?
22:41 – The Luc Besson Action Machine
36:53 – Travolta's Dancing Action Style
45:55 – Travolta, Paris & The Production
48:12 – The Absurdity Begins
59:13 – John Travolta: Action Star?
01:06:30 – Bazookas, Stunt Doubles & Chaos
01:11:15 – What We Like
01:17:19 – What We Don't Like
01:24:50 – Wax On or Wax Off?
01:28:21 – The Eiffel Tower Problem
01:30:08 – The Pulp Fiction Connection
01:32:09 – A From Russia With Love Connection
01:32:31 – The Star Trek Question
01:36:08 – Does It Make The NOC List?
#JamesBond #SpyMovies #FromParisWithLove #JohnTravolta #SpyHards
John Travolta goes completely unhinged in Pierre Morel's follow-up to Taken — but does From Paris with Love deliver the goods?
This week, the SpyHards are heading to Paris to tackle Luc Besson and Pierre Morel's 2010 action thriller, starring John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
We discuss:
Is From Paris with Love basically Taken without the emotional hook?
John Travolta's completely insane performance as Charlie Wax
The influence of Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction on the film's action
That incredible car/bazooka sequence
The infamous vase of cocaine
Jonathan Rhys Meyers' unlikely spy journey
The film's racial politics and dated approach to terrorism
The Eiffel Tower's long history in spy movies
A surprising From Russia with Love connection
The film's Star Trek reference
And, ultimately, whether From Paris with Love makes the NOC List
Does From Paris with Love deserve another look, or is it just a chaotic mess?
Let us know in the comments!
FOLLOW SPYHARDS
🐦 X: @spyhards
📸 Instagram: @spyhards
📘 Facebook: SpyHards Podcast
▶️ YouTube: Subscribe to SpyHards for more spy movie reviews, interviews and deep dives.
SUPPORT SPYHARDS
Want more SpyHards? Join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes, reviews, bonus content and more.
Become a SpyHards Patron and help support the show!
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If you enjoyed this episode, like the video, subscribe to the channel and leave us a comment telling us what you think of From Paris With Love.
00:00 – Intro
02:04 – From Paris With Love
06:54 – The Greatest Movie Tagline?
12:32 – Is This Just Taken?
22:41 – The Luc Besson Action Machine
36:53 – Travolta's Dancing Action Style
45:55 – Travolta, Paris & The Production
48:12 – The Absurdity Begins
59:13 – John Travolta: Action Star?
01:06:30 – Bazookas, Stunt Doubles & Chaos
01:11:15 – What We Like
01:17:19 – What We Don't Like
01:24:50 – Wax On or Wax Off?
01:28:21 – The Eiffel Tower Problem
01:30:08 – The Pulp Fiction Connection
01:32:09 – A From Russia With Love Connection
01:32:31 – The Star Trek Question
01:36:08 – Does It Make The NOC List?
#JamesBond #SpyMovies #FromParisWithLove #JohnTravolta #SpyHards
