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Some good tense scenes and an interesting plot, but the screws are wound up tight enough where the film's climax doesn't seem to provide the weight of closure that is needed.
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Decent thriller jumping backward and forward in time, showing the search for a Nazi war criminal by the Israeli secret service. It's never going to be aesthetically or thematically challenging due to the director, but the cast is good and the narrative keeps you interested. It does the whole "Israel is justified in doing whatever it wants" thing as well, but as a film it's an effective genre film. And for the record, Jessica Chastain.
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About 100000 times creepier than I was expecting, but also really good
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I have said before and I will say again, Jessica Chastain is one of my favorite modern actresses and in this she is on top form again as Young Helen Mirren in a nicely paced and tense thriller. The 1960's scenes are far better than the modern day ones and I feel that is mostly down to the acting and pacing. The 60's scenes are far more engaging and gripping with us feeling more attached and find ourselves caring more…
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A great, entertaining thriller with a few surprising, unpredictable twists and turns. The 1965-set scenes are arguably better than the 1997-set ones, because of their faster pace and overall effectiveness.The writing and performances are wonderful, most importantly, they offer the audience great empathy for the characters. Overall, it will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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A carefully crafted film that rewards careful watching. Some of the finest actors of our time sink into their roles; their fears and self-doubts are so clearly etched on their faces. An added element for me were the suspense and surprises. This is as much a thriller as it is a political or historical drama. There are a few elements of the story that challenge what I perceive to be the physical capabilities of an nonagenarian and the mental toughness…
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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god damn Jessica C. <3
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Eläkkeellä olevien, edelleen suurta arvostusta nauttivien, agenttien housuihin valahtaa hätäpaska, kun 30v sitten tehdystä operaatiosta vuotaa ennenkuulumattomia totuuksia julkisuuteen.
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A kernel of a great movie here. Psychological and moral implications are lost amidst an absurd love triangle and a preoccupation with (effectively, it should be noted) wringing tension from its tale of espionage. I admittedly have a fondness for pared-down narratives, but this strikes the wrong balance: the sleuthing/ass-kicking is left way too thin, and the romantic entanglements are pure fat. The conclusion plays to a have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too ethos, hitting a note far too late in the movie to resonate…