Good political thriller with powerful message. Very loosely based on true events.
First 30 minutes is very slow and boring but it picks up momentum and keep you interested. There is some action too.
plot is somewhat similar to Lord of war. Not a shoot 'em up movie, the story build up gradualy with slow pace.
Story is about a Interpol agent trying to bring down a bank that is involved in a huge arms deal scam.
Best quote in the movie, regarding war and banking industry by Umberto Calvini the Italian prime ministerial candidate.
The IBBC is a bank, their objective isn't to control the conflict, Its to control the debt the conflict produces. You see the real value of a conflict, the true value is in the debt that it creates. You control the debt you control everything.
You find this upsetting, yes but this is the very essence of the banking industry. To make us all weather we be nations or individuals slaves to debt.
Starring Clive Owen, Naomi Watts
Directed by Tom Tykwer
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Running time: 118 minutes
Rating: 8/10 (The International)
I think reviews were mixed: some praised the sleek appearance and prescient themes, The Guardian called it a thriller with "brainpower as well as firepower" but The New Yorker criticised the characterisation saying the two protagonists were not believable humans.
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