Interview (2007)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Best movie ever!

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

When he dies I hope they preserve Steve Buscemi and slice him up to figure out how someone could present such a Cretan, regardless of how his character is written on the page. I will always remember his persona from the first time I discovered him on screen in Reservoir Dogs, as the non-tipping Mr. Pink of Quentin Tarantino's crime tale.In the case of the film Interview, we are very lucky that he decided to pursue funding for what for many was a very individual film in the hands of the original filmmaker Theo van Gogh. Van Gogh's background was ostensibly journalistic and his outspoken voice got him eventually killed. That Van Gogh's treatment of his subject matter may have been more for explication than entertainment, this adaptation may be better than the original.Generally American remakes (I don't know why Hollywood constantly does it) are not as good as the originals. Al Pacino was in the remake of Scent of a Woman (ugh…!), and was award an Oscar for his acting in the thing! The TV series The Office with Steve Carell is a remake of an excellent British TV show that is so far above the American simulacrum, that I am embarrassed to admit that it is playing in a country I inhabit.But the Interview remake has a lot going for it that the original doesn't. Steve Buscemi does double duty as director and lead character, political journalist Pierre Peders, assigned the task of doing a fluff piece on the flavor-of-the-week Sienna Miller's self-involved actress Katya. At first this seems like a thin plot to hang an entire film on, but the movie touches on several cultural flash points that are sure to cause controversy in the viewer.There's a particularly vibrant live feeling about the film, and this comes about primarily due to the way the scenes are directed. Buscemi's direction is to tap into the truth of the relationship between Pierre and Katya, and this does come off as caustic at times, but the actors always seem like real people.The look of the flick is well-matched to its themes. Three camera operators shoot consistently each scene from specific vantage points so that many of the reactions from the actors are spontaneous. This is a two-hander and Buscemi and Miller carry the entire feature, and the dynamic that ignites between the two is memorable and will leave you thinking through much of what the characters say and do as the screen fades.The film at times may feel a little too much like theatre. Things happen without a convincing amount of set up. We may wonder why Katya brings Pierre into her apartment in the first place. Some viewers may see it motivated by a sense of guilt on her characters part. Once inside it seems that each character needs the other to fulfill a need. This is never overtly expressed and director Buscemi allows the viewer to supply some speculation.Whatever reason works to drive the story, the needs of each character come out in caustic, sometime violent ways, and the integrity of each is shown as completely devoid of substance. You may feel that the conflict is a standoff, and that viewpoint depends on what your value system dictates.

A contemptuous political journalist Pierre Peders (Steve Buscemi) is assigned to interview a soap opera star Katya (Sienna Miller), much to his annoyance. After a brief and unsuccessful chat in a restaurant, they decide to call it a day but due to an incident on the street, Katya invites Pierre to her loft apartment and they end up talking all night. Both have troubled pasts and there's plenty to discuss, but the tone of the conversation keeps changing. Moments of sincerity and sneering sarcasm take turns – is there a seed of friendship to be found in the end or is it all just a mocking joke?The style of the film is kept close to reality with hand-held cameras but the story doesn't come across as completely convincing. Maybe the point is to examine the nature of conversation with two people who are no strangers to twisting the truth to achieve their own goals, but the constant sneering makes it hard to get truly engaged in the characters' lives. This must have been intentional though, as in the end the film paints quite a cruel picture about human relations and the unreliability of people.Besides the two stars, there are few characters in the film and most of the story takes place in one apartment only. Both Buscemi and Miller play their roles with understated charm and especially the former is very good in his role, as always. Even though Interview is not among my favourite conversation films, Buscemi alone makes it worth seeing for friends of dialogue-driven character dramas. I also recommend it to fans of movies about reporters and the ethics of journalism.

A political journalist (Buscemi) is sent on a clearly beneath-him assignment to meet an attractive B-list soap star celebrity (Sienna Miller). He makes a mess of the interview, but winds up at her Manhattan loft apartment following an unfortunate car accident. Thus begins an intriguing two-character plot arc in which the mismatched couple argue, drink, snort cocaine, argue some more, and ultimately find some common ground as they both loosen up and reveal some secrets.This is the second time I have watched this film. I remember seeing it almost two years ago and enjoying it quite a bit. Same thing happened on this second viewing. Interview is, essentially, a lengthy conversation piece and therefor depends almost entirely on its acting. And both actors were splendid. Steve Bushemi who also directed the film delivered a great performance; he's a very talented actor and a household name and I wouldn't expect anything less from him. The stunningly beautiful Sienna Miller demonstrated, once again, that she's not only a pretty face but can act as well. Just like her character, Miller gets a lot of bad press but I've seen most of her work and she's actually quite talented.The direction was impeccable and kudos to Buscemi for making this film such an entertaining, engaging and wild ride and also for not trying to extend the running time. Clocking at 84 minutes and despite a simplistic plot and setting, Interview is a very nice example of good film-making. Definitely recommended.8/10

INTERVIEW is a smart little independent film adapted from the 2003 Theo van Gogh film by the same name, a film that drew a lot of attention based on a script by Theodor Holman, which in turn was based on an idea by Hans Teeuwen sparring the famous Dutch actress Katja Schuurman with actor Pierre Bokma. In this adaptation Steve Buscemi reworked the Holman screenplay with the help of David Schechter, changing the female role to a tabloid type bombshell actress (also named Katya, played with razor sharp clarity by Sienna Miller) with a disgruntle political reporter Pierre (Steve Buscemi) whose career is on the skids requiring that he take lousy assignments such as this interview to stay alive.Other than a disastrous opening in a classy restaurant where the two characters realize they are ridiculously mismatched as an interview pair, the entire film takes place in Katya's loft. Katya appears shallow and short of goals and Pierre only acquiesces to complete the interview when he suffers a head injury and is invited for ice and drink to Katya's place. What ensues is a battle of wits in which each of the two characters discovers more about each other than either cares to disclose, and after a 'mating dance' of sorts the two return to their separate corners of the boxing ring - each having a final twist on the other's private life. It is a play within a play and the words make all the difference.Sienna Miller is becoming one of the more important actresses on the screen and in this role she proves her mettle in a superbly nuanced role. Steve Buscemi may not have been the optimal choice to play Pierre, but he is sharp to watch and is never short of intelligence, both as an actor and as a writer/director. Not an action movie and not a film for those who need strong narrative, but for viewers who enjoy the barbs and wit of a sparring match, this is a well-made example of the genre. Grady Harp