Yet, it doesn't just feel as if we are in another movie by Tony Scott-everything feels very real. There's not much time to introduce characters, situations, or even locations-datelines appear on the screen to identify times and places. It's difficult to grasp his moral when it's awash in a superficial style where individual shots seldom last more than thirty seconds, and where dialogue never exceeds the length of a short paragraph. He takes advantage of a massive budget, but loses sight of human comprehension. His latest film, 'Spy Game' is no exception. SPY GAME / (2001) *** (out of four) Tony Scott is known for his big budget, fast-paced, action-packed extravaganzas.
