Elise (Angelina Jolie) sits next to an American tourist, Frank (Johnny Depp), on a train going to Venice. She has chosen him as a decoy, making believe that he is her lover who is wanted by police. Not only will they need to evade the police, but also the mobster whose money her lover stole.
Written by Douglas Young (the-movie-guy)
The project went through a number of directorial changes. Originally the film was set with Lasse Hallström but he left over scheduling conflicts. Then Bharat Nalluri came on but left after the project had more difficulties. Then, when Angelina Jolie came on, so did Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck but he left over "creative differences", along with Sam Worthington. But after many names were mooted, including Alfonso Cuarón, Donnersmarck returned.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
When Frank jumps from the balcony into the fruit market, escaping his chasers, you see him going down with his feet in front, landing on his heels. He would then come to rest on his behind. Instead, in the continuity cut, he jumps forward, pushing the policeman into the canal.
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"Starlight"
Written by Matthew Bellamy (as Matthew James Bellamy) Performed by Muse Courtesy of Warner Music U.K. Ltd. By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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