NMR: The Ghost Writer

There are some who haven't seen this movie because they haven't heard about it. Others haven't seen it because they're boycotting it because it was directed by Roman Polanski. I'm here to tell you, that everyone should check out this film. It is a great little political thriller with some terrific acting. Ewan McGregor plays a ghost writer hired to write the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister (played by Pierce Brosnan). As McGregor's character learns more about the life of this man, he realizes that there is more than meets the eye. He also figures out that he may be in over his head here in trying to uncover it all. Aside from the leads, you get some splendid performances from people like Olivia Williams and Tom Wikinson. About the only drawback to the film is that the English accents can be difficult to discern at times. However, if you are looking for a smart, adult thriller with a little black humor thown in, this is definitely for you. Rating: ****