Well, here I am, plugging another spy thriller, and another Netflix series. This time it's Man on Fire. I started it very recently, so I'm not sure if the series will hold on, but so far so good. It's about a former CIA operative who has to protect the orphaned daughter of his assassinated mentor from terrorists. It's set in Brazil and, like I said, so far so good. Nothing terribly original, but nothing horrible either, the plot keeps me invested in it. I know it's freely adapted from a novel from A.J. Quinnell and that it was already adapted in a 2004 movie, which I haven't seen, so the story is all new to me. If I am still satisfied when I finish it, I might buy the novel. Anyway, if you read the source material, or watched any of its adaptations, let me know in the comments. Please no spoilers.
Log Cabin Quilt Top
1 month ago
2 comments:
The mentor's kid storyline is a total classic for a reason, and Brazil sounds like a fantastic, high-energy backdrop for all that intense operational chaos. It is completely fine that it is not doing anything new as long as the pacing stays tight and the tension keeps you hitting that "next episode" button on the couch. That 2004 film adaptation with Denzel Washington is actually a massive favorite for a lot of action fans, so you are in a really fun position getting to experience the core story for the very first time without any preconceptions.
Never heard of the film or book. Glad to hear that you're enjoying it.
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