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The synopsis according to the on-screen guide sounded interesting enough. A political correspondent is assigned to write a fluff piece on a soap opera actress and it results in an evening of verbal jabs at each other. Not a bad cast too, in the form of Steve Buscemi and Sienna Miller.
What I saw was a cat and mouse movie where Miller and Buscemi constantly try to one-up each other. Buscemi being the "serious journalist" obviously can't believe he has to interview a "run of the mill, eye candy tabloid generator," and Miller is surprised that someone interviewing her doesn't know a lick about her.
I wonder if people who have seen this movie, especially those in the field of journalism and that have had to write fluff pieces about said people who are better know through tabloids than the actual films they've worked on, if they can relate to the agony of, "What did I do to get this gig thrown at me?" It's evident in Buscemi's character that he feels his is above this (and in the movie, you find out why he gets assigned this job, of course I won't spoil it) and the way he conducts himself towards Miller seems to be more of frustration than him thinking he is better than her. If you are familiar with any of Steve Buscemi's work, you know that his characters are quirky, funny, memorable or good enough that you don't have to worry if he is phoning in a performance. What I found to be interesting was Sienna Miller's effort. You have to wonder if the role was one she could relate to since you can say that the body of Sienna Miller's work hasn't been exactly full of "serious roles" and she's more known for being involved with Jude Law. Miller is sharp and pulls no punches to show that she can outsmart the journalist. I was impressed with her performance in "Interview" as I'm sure there were plenty of aspects about the role that rang true to her.
After finishing the movie, I found out that this was a US remake of a Dutch film of the same name and exact same premise. That being said, "Interview" was an interesting look as to how possibly some interviews have happened. Especially given that anyone can become famous in this day and age for doing next to nothing on television, you have to wonder how often "serious journalists" are having to write these "fluff pieces."
"Interview" is worth a viewing because the cat and mouse banter reminded me of Michael Caine and Jude Law in "Sleuth." The interviewer and interviewee are constantly trying to one up each other and at times you wonder who is telling the truth. It's the good performances by Buscemi and Sienna Miller that make it work.
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