Suave, confident and sexy, "The Night Manager" offers a spy thriller from an interesting perspective, the hotelier's. Often neglected and barely visible, it's quite the dynamic take on a thriller protagonist. Both Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie carry themselves well, it's a delight to see them trade banters at TV mini0series while the visual takes full advantage of the exotic locations.
Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) is a manager of a hotel who either unluckily or serendipitously comes across sensitive material about certain dealings. As usual of smooth espionage a lady is involved, however this situation escalates further against their interests. Meanwhile, Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie), a philanthropist and alleged party concerning the shady dealing eventually meets with Jonathan.
This is a high stake cat-and-mouse game, and in a sense Jonathan is hiding is open view where he casually has mild conversations with people who might or might not be hostile. There's a sense of dread at play, fascinatingly so, even at simple tasks of daily housekeeping. It builds up anticipations whether Jonathan would be exposed or not, while Roger is charismatically imposing as Hugh Laurie demands every spotlight when he is present.
Visual is not only limited to beautiful people, it spans into various engaging scenery. It relocates with incredibly fast pace either, wasting no step in showcasing the lovely ambiance. The trademark BBC setting of clean and smooth vistas, as seen on Sherlock, is visibly present. Contest of wit between Loki and House is already a delightful spectacle, having enthralling environment as the battleground is a brilliant investment from the production.
Trailing for secrets beneath the sand and snow, presented with the appeal rivaling Bond's, "The Night Manager" delivers excitement beyond the job description.
Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) is a manager of a hotel who either unluckily or serendipitously comes across sensitive material about certain dealings. As usual of smooth espionage a lady is involved, however this situation escalates further against their interests. Meanwhile, Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie), a philanthropist and alleged party concerning the shady dealing eventually meets with Jonathan.
This is a high stake cat-and-mouse game, and in a sense Jonathan is hiding is open view where he casually has mild conversations with people who might or might not be hostile. There's a sense of dread at play, fascinatingly so, even at simple tasks of daily housekeeping. It builds up anticipations whether Jonathan would be exposed or not, while Roger is charismatically imposing as Hugh Laurie demands every spotlight when he is present.
Visual is not only limited to beautiful people, it spans into various engaging scenery. It relocates with incredibly fast pace either, wasting no step in showcasing the lovely ambiance. The trademark BBC setting of clean and smooth vistas, as seen on Sherlock, is visibly present. Contest of wit between Loki and House is already a delightful spectacle, having enthralling environment as the battleground is a brilliant investment from the production.
Trailing for secrets beneath the sand and snow, presented with the appeal rivaling Bond's, "The Night Manager" delivers excitement beyond the job description.