Tourist (film)

The Tourist is a 2010 American romantic thriller film directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. It is a remake of the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer.

The plot revolves around Elise Clifton-Ward (Jolie), who is pursued by Interpol for her association with Alexander Pearce, a man who stole billions of pounds from a ruthless gangster, Shaw. While in Venice, Elise is instructed by Pearce to choose a random tourist to pose as him in order to throw the authorities off their trail. She selects Frank Tupelo (Depp), an American math teacher, and their lives become intertwined in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, involving international intrigue, deception, and romance.

Filming locations included Paris and Venice, contributing to the film's visual appeal and atmosphere.

While the film generated significant buzz due to its star power, it received mixed reviews from critics, who generally praised the actors' performances and the beautiful setting but criticized the plot's complexity and slow pacing. Commercially, The Tourist was a box office success, grossing over $278 million worldwide.