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DVD REVIEW - Largo Winch: The Burma Conspiracy
Largo is warned that the venture will upset the balance of things and bring the wrath of his enemies down upon him. Anyone who’s seen the first film or read the comics knows that Largo isn’t one to take threats lying down and proceeds with the sale quoting that “A man without enemies is no man at all”. True to form his enemies move against him, both in the boardroom and out of it, leaving our young billionaire on the run from a corrupt Burmese general, a band of ruthless mercenaries and a shady businessman intent on owning the W group at any cost. Oh and there’s Sharon Stone (yep that Sharon Stone) as a Tomas Sisley, playing Largo for the second time has cemented himself in my mind as Largo and I would be hard pushed to see anyone else in the role if they did a third film. Sisley did a lot of his own stunts in the film it adds even more to the character as Largo is never one to shy away from the action in the comics. Although Tomei doesn’t really resemble Largo as drawn in the comics he has style, swagger and kick ass moves when required that I’ve come to expect from Van Hamme’s character. The DVD I was sent did
Writers: Julien Rappeneau & Jérôme Salle Director: Jérôme Salle Starriing: Tomer Sisley
The Blurb:
Largo Winch, the newly appointed CEO of the W Group, is accused of crimes against humanity on the very day he announces his intention to sell his corporation and use the proceeds to create a humanitarian foundation.
The Review:
What do you do when you inherit a multi-billion dollar company from your estranged father? You sell it of course! Well you do if your name is Largo Winch anyway. The sequel to Largo Winch: Deadly Revenge, based on the bestselling European comic, sees our sassy CEO of the W group planing to sell off the company and donate the proceeds of the sale to humani56
dogged prosecutor who is all set to bring Largo up on war crime charges on an act she claims was bought and paid for by Largo late father Nerio. If you’ve watched the first Largo Winch film then The Burma Conspiracy holds no real surprises. There seemed to be less action this time around although when it does come, it’s worth the wait. There’s one hell of a car chase in the opening of the film and a spectacular skydiving fight at the climax of film, not to mention some brutal fist fights in between.
not come with any extras, except the trailer, but some production videos, particularly on the task of adapting the film from the comics would have been a welcome addition. One of the great things about the comic series is the mix of back room business dealings and action, with each given equal billing and this template is carried into the film. I think the film deals with the business side of things a little more simply than the comics but it still works well fo ?????????????Q????e????????????????????? ????
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