Indeed, it sometimes feels as if the whole world is living through a badly-written political thriller.
It’s a tricky genre to pull off, but when done right, it can be highly entertaining.
Plus, Jordan does a ton of heavy lifting; his raw, determined performance anchors the whole affair.
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Although far fromthe best Tom Clancy movie,Without Remorseis still a solid, if fairly forgettable, watch.
Chaos ensues as society collapses, with the governments brutal response leading to a new authoritarian regime.
The movie draws on real ideas, as Mexico itself has a history of military dictatorship.
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Many in the film’s home country found it classist and stereotypical, but most international audiences embraced it.
(It won the Grand Jury Prize at that year’s Venice Film Festival.)
Where other films approach similar themes with a scalpel,New Orderuses a sledgehammer.
But I also knew I had pledged my service to the American people.
She playsReality Winner, a former NSA contractor who was arrested for leaking classified information to the media.
It breezes by at a lean 82 minutes long but is jam-packed with great moments.
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We’d all be much better off without it.
As usually happens with historical movies, some viewers had quibbles with a few details depicted in the film.
Overall,Munichsucceeds as a historical drama and tense mystery.
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The plot accelerates as it rolls along, even as the viewer knows that success is impossible.
The lead performances are good, though the real highlight isJeremy Ironsas British Prime MinisterNeville Chamberlain.
The federal government is controlled by a despot, and secessionists seek independence by violent means if necessary.
Civil Waris an engaging thriller,riffing nicely on ideas currently percolating around the public consciousness.
Unfortunately, this approach waters down the whole movie and makes its message hit less hard.
Alongside Cumberbatch, Ninidze also turns in a committed, emotional performance that elevates the material.
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“The Reportdramatizes the U.S. Senates investigationinto the CIA’s use of torture in the years after 9/11.
As withReality,this is a well-made movie that delves into relevant issues.
The surprisingly revealing film conveys a ton of information without feeling clumsy, thanks to Burns’s sharp script.
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I still see falling blocks in my dreams.”
The finished product is simultaneously fun and informative.
CinematographerAlwin H. Kuchler(who also worked onSteve JobsandTetris) effectively uses light and color to differentiate these timelines.
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