The Two Faces of January
The Two Faces of January (2014) A Review by Grant Kanigan Directed by: Hossein Amini Written By: Hossein Amini, Based on Patricia Highsmith's novel Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Oscar Isaac, Kirsten Dunst Rating: PG Release Date: November 1st 2014 Viggo Mortensen in The Two Faces of January Photo by Jack English - © 2014 - StudioCanal From the opening shots of Hossein Amini's The Two Faces of January, it's obvious we're entering a pre-existing world. Spouting off ancient Greek myths and legends on the steps of the Parthenon, Rydel, (Oscar Isaac), lets loose a narrative that is rich in style, wit and depravity; much like Greek myths and legends themselves. The Two Faces of January follows Rydel, a tour guide and small time con man as he falls into the mysterious world of Chester and Colette MacFarland, (Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten Dunst). Finding common ground as Americans, the three hit it off, travel