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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  1. steveb
    Jul 7, 2009
    6
    Not believable. It assumes that the Federal Prosecutor is a noble American trying to uncover the identity of an American traitor which is OK for a movie but since it is based on real life where federal prosecutors did not even make the slightest attempt to find the traitor the overall effect is one of nauseau. A good propaganda film for Bush Cheney fans.
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  2. JimC
    Sep 12, 2009
    10
    An excellent, intelligent flick with great acting by Kate that highlights the loss of democracy in the war-mongering U.S.
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  3. JayH
    Apr 26, 2009
    6
    The interesting story would have been so much better with a stronger actress in the lead role. It is over Kate Beckinsale's acting abilities. The rest of the cast is great though. Always interesting.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Throughout it all, however, I couldn't escape the feeling that this movie belonged on television instead. It has the immediacy, but also the shallowness, of an extended TV episode. Talking heads proliferate and pontificate.
  2. Reviewed by: Scott Mendelson
    80
    It is a rock-solid entertainment, made by adults, starring adults, and intended for adults.
  3. Lurie hits closer to the bone here than he did in his ham-handed "The Contender" (2000).