This was a surprise.
I enjoyed the film and the serious approach it took not just to the subject matter but also to assuming that audiences could understand a more dense and intelligent script.
I thought the performances across the board were good but I thought Russell Crow was the clear standout for his role here. He managed to be both evil and terrifying whilst also being somewhat sympathetic at times. You could believe him as a master manipulator.
My central issue with the film would be that it had too many characters and tried to do too much, it did have some side plots it handled well, but others it didn’t give proper time to.
Overall, an impactful and well acted film.
3.5/5
Pros.
The acting
The scope
The seriousness
The cat and mouse plot line
Cons.
It took on too much
It had pacing issues
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