The Report tells the true story of Senate Intelligence Committee staffer Daniel Jones and his investigation into the torture of terrorist prisoners under the authority of the CIA. It's a compelling and dark chapter in the United States' 21 Century history and director Scott Z. Burns is able to capture this moment brilliantly.
Adam Driver is having quite the year it seems with this film, Marriage Story and the coming final installment in the Skywalker Saga, The Rise of Skywalker and he manages to give one of his best performances today. It wonderful when a script allows for an actor to really sink their teeth into something and The Report does that for Driver.
The other supporting roles are also quite good including Annette Bening as Dianne Feinstein. Her as well as Driver's work in this film are completely praise worthy, but the writing cannot god understated. For those who love films filled with political intrigue and conspiracy the films dialogue, formate and ticking time bomb nature will be familiar.
The film, though mostly taking place between four walls manages to make some of the most tense and pulse pounding scenes I've seen all year. The torture scenes in particular are brutal to watch and that's brought through the incredibly rough cinematography which allows these scenes to feel so raw.
The Report manages to tell an interesting story with great performances and a great central lead while keeping grounded and brutal and interesting throughout. Some might find the films tad stale in parts with a deliberate slow pace that only adds to the tense nature of the film.
Adam Driver is having quite the year it seems with this film, Marriage Story and the coming final installment in the Skywalker Saga, The Rise of Skywalker and he manages to give one of his best performances today. It wonderful when a script allows for an actor to really sink their teeth into something and The Report does that for Driver.
The other supporting roles are also quite good including Annette Bening as Dianne Feinstein. Her as well as Driver's work in this film are completely praise worthy, but the writing cannot god understated. For those who love films filled with political intrigue and conspiracy the films dialogue, formate and ticking time bomb nature will be familiar.
The film, though mostly taking place between four walls manages to make some of the most tense and pulse pounding scenes I've seen all year. The torture scenes in particular are brutal to watch and that's brought through the incredibly rough cinematography which allows these scenes to feel so raw.
The Report manages to tell an interesting story with great performances and a great central lead while keeping grounded and brutal and interesting throughout. Some might find the films tad stale in parts with a deliberate slow pace that only adds to the tense nature of the film.