A former British Prime Minister played by Pierce Brosnan is being questioned for authorizing England in joining the United States in an unpopular war in the Middle East. His seeks his redemption by writing his memoirs through a "ghost writer".
As the writer finishes the book, secrets are unraveled and it's much more complicated on what things seems to be. Ewan McGregor plays the titular character in this well-crafted political thriller masterfully directed by Roman Polanski who deservedly won the Best Director award at this year's Berlin International Film Festival.
Based on the book by Robert Harris, The Ghost Writer is a triumph. Aside from Brosnan and McGregor, the actresses in the film also gave top-notch performances. Rushmore's Olivia Williams plays the Prime Minister's wife and Kim Cattrall in a British accent, the PM's assistant and occasional lover. This is easily one of the best films this first quarter of 2010.
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