Simply put......... Fantastic!!!!!!! Peter Sobczynski...you're pretty good, but I think Roger Ebert would even disagree with your review. This movie was way better than any expectations I had. It took your average spy movie and threw in so many twists and turns it kept you guessing the entire time. Great writing, casting, directing, producing, and acting by all involved.
My only advice is... make sure you have the time to watch this action packed thriller without interruption. If you pay attention to the entire movie, you will not be let down with the results. I'm hoping they make a sequel. And if you didn't like it, watch it again. Because you missed something along the way.
I gave an 8/10 because it was my first time watching it. If I watch it again and enjoy it the same or better, I'll rate 9/10.
And of course there's always the chance that it falls into the 2X or more a year watch list. Only time will tell if this superb movie will follow only a few others on my 10/10 list.
And a little about me.... I'm a HUGE fan of movies and own over 26,000+ blu ray/dvds. And I don't give many reviews. But when I see a movie that's great, and other fans/collectors like myself that I know feel the same way about a certain movie that the BIG movie critics tear down, I feel obligated to give my opinion. There are so many great movies that don't do well at the box office because some critics aren't in the mood for that kind of movie that day, tired, overworked, paid for their opinion, or just just not a true fan of all movies and genres. And because of those critics that have their opinion in print and on tv, many movie goers pass up an opportunity to see a great film on the big screen to find out years later from other fans it was worth the price of admission. And now they can hopefully still see it on their tv at home.
I am a MovieFreak!!! Hope you are too!!!