"The Osterman Weekend" is one of those films which start with very high expectations for the viewer, yet somewhere in the process the magic evaporates. In the beginning, we are introduced to CIA agent Fasset (Hurt), who has got a bad deal by his employer, as they have sacrificed his wife in an operation without his knowledge. Since Fasset's is unaware that his boss has treated him so badly, he obediently carries out his next assignment which is to uncover a secret organization with KGB links, called Omega. He approaches John Tanner (Hauer), a famous TV host, who is a friend of the key Omega members, and convinces him to become a means to approach them. As Tanner's friends are going to come for a weekend in his house, Fasset presses Tanner to use the opportunity to try and find out more about his traitor friends activities. Unfortunately, nothing goes according to plan, and Tanner discovers more truths than Fasset was ready to tell him...
As I said, the plot had the ingredients of a winner: Suspense, twists, and action. And yet, somewhere near the end things become confusing and implausible, resulting to an anti-climax.
I liked John Hurt as agent Fasset, while Rutger Hauer was less convincing as Tanner. Dennis Hopper and Burt Lancaster did not have big roles, but they showed their talent despite the small appearances. Finally, Sam Pekinpah's direction was great as always. 6/10.
As I said, the plot had the ingredients of a winner: Suspense, twists, and action. And yet, somewhere near the end things become confusing and implausible, resulting to an anti-climax.
I liked John Hurt as agent Fasset, while Rutger Hauer was less convincing as Tanner. Dennis Hopper and Burt Lancaster did not have big roles, but they showed their talent despite the small appearances. Finally, Sam Pekinpah's direction was great as always. 6/10.