Preview: Mesrine (2010)

Synopsis:

The first part of a pair of films about the legendary French gangster who completed more than two dozen heists and escaped four high security prisons.

• Poster: C-

Review:

It might sell in France where the character is fairly well known, but the studio may want to go with something a little more creative to pique interests of American audiences.

• Trailer: B

Review:

Lots of action, wonderful song choice and plenty to suggest this might be one hell of a ride.

Oscar Prospects:

I don't know when it was release in France or if it is eligible, but it could be a contender for Best Foreign Language Film and, if well received it could also contend for a Best Actor nomination.

Release Date:

• Part I - Augusty 27, 2010
• Part II - September 3, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 20, 2010) Original

-Wesley Lovell (August 15, 2010) New Release Date (changed from 8/13/10)

-Wesley Lovell (August 29, 2010) Added Part II Information