Zwei Agenten. Eine Stadt. Keine Gnade.
Schon immer träumte James Reese, Assistent des amerikanischen Botschafters in Paris, von einer Karriere als Geheimagent. Unerwartet kommt der schmächtige Bürokrat tatsächlich zu einem Spezialeinsatz, als er CIA-Agent Wax bei dessen Auftrag an der Seine unterstützen soll. Doch die rücksichtslosen Ermittlungsmethoden von Wax gegen Drogengangster und Terroristen sind nicht nur unkonventionell, sondern für die meisten seiner Gegner tödlich. Und sie führen schließlich zu einer Spur, die Reese zu einer schweren Entscheidung zwingt.
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John Travolta
Charlie Wax
John Travolta delivers a tour de force performance as the rogue American agent Charlie Wax in the action-packed film "From Paris with Love." Travolta's portrayal is a blend of charisma, intensity, and swagger, as he brings to life a character that is both larger than life and disarmingly human. Wax is a no-nonsense, trigger-happy operative with a penchant for baldness and a love for energy drinks, whose unorthodox methods and quick wit cut through the tension of the film's high-stakes international espionage backdrop. Travolta's performance is marked by a physicality and enthusiasm that is infectious, as he navigates through Paris causing mayhem and cracking wise with a twinkle in his eye. His chemistry with co-star Jonathan Rhys Meyers crackles on screen, providing a dynamic contrast that fuels the narrative. Travolta's Wax, despite his hardened exterior, also reveals glimpses of vulnerability and a deep-seated sense of patriotism, adding layers to what could have been a one-dimensional character. His turn as Charlie Wax is a testament to Travolta's versatility as an actor, as he effortlessly switches from action hero to comic relief, all while maintaining the gritty edge that makes the character so memorable in the pantheon of action cinema.