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- 2008
- PG-13
- Overture Films
- 1 h 54 m
- 2008
- PG-13
- Overture Films
- 1 h 54 m
Summary When straight arrow FBI agent Roy Clayton heads up the investigation into a dangerous international conspiracy, all clues seem to lead back to former U.S. Special Operations officer, Samir Horn. A mysterious figure with a web of connections to terrorist organization, Horn has a knack for emerging on the scene just as a major operation go...
Directed By: Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Written By: Steve Martin, Jeffrey Nachmanoff
- 2008
- PG-13
- Overture Films
- 1 h 54 m
- 2008
- PG-13
- Overture Films
- 1 h 54 m
Traitor
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8.5
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Summary When straight arrow FBI agent Roy Clayton heads up the investigation into a dangerous international conspiracy, all clues seem to lead back to former U.S. Special Operations officer, Samir Horn. A mysterious figure with a web of connections to terrorist organization, Horn has a knack for emerging on the scene just as a major operation go...
Directed By: Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Written By: Steve Martin, Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
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52% Positive
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48% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
61
52% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
48% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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The film is a genuinely gripping tale about international terrorism that hopscotches across three continents.
A thriller that's frequently implausible but almost always thoughtful. It asks us to rethink the way we see Muslims
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 57 User Ratings
8.5
84% Positive
48 Ratings
48 Ratings
14% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
2% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 57 User Ratings
8.5
84% Positive
48 Ratings
48 Ratings
14% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
2% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Traitor is a truly can't miss movie, that gives you a perspective on terrorism from both sides. Don Cheadle continues to be one of the best and most underrated actors in Hollywood. This movie was amazing! It wasn't just another shoot 'em up action nightmare. It has a great story, I really connected with the characters, and I kept finding myself surprised at every turn, not knowing what was coming next.
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An uncommonly intelligent espionage thriller that explores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by agents who go deep undercover in the service of their country.
Can't seem to decide whether it wants to be an edge-of-the-seat action thriller or a more contemplative and intellectual drama about religion and terrorism. Somehow, in trying to have it both ways, it doesn't completely succeed at either.
It's Cheadle's rich emotionality and sense of humor that have gone seriously missing in Traitor.
Based on a story by Steve Martin of all people, the script seldom rises above formula (Guy Pearce and Neal McDonough are especially ill served as a pair of starchy FBI agents), but its respectful treatment of Islam is both unusual and welcome.
The filmmakers, I think, got in over their heads and couldn't decide whether they were making an action thriller or a drama of conscience; they wound up flubbing both.
Boy sees his father blown up by car bomb, years later helps terrorists, makes bombs, blows up US Embassies, twists & turns.
Really good thriller that is very modern & an interesting story & plot.
Don Cheadle is very convincing with Said Tagmaoui & Guy Pearce lending decent support. Nice cameo by Jeff Daniels too.
The film does jump about a lot between locations but it had me gripped right until the end of the film.
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This is a well made thriller, with a good performance from Don Cheadle. Its not exactly original or entirely memorable but its an entertaining watch with some good explosions/special effects. Its fairly atmospheric and makes for a decent watch but no more. I wouldn't expressly recommend it but its not bad either - make of that what you will.
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Traitor is a patriot.
The movie is a very interesting concept that is fully explained over the course of the film without much confusion. The acting is solid and the film is very unpredictable.
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A Pretentious Close-Call.
Traitor
Nachmanoff is far from being serious about the sincerity he ought to ooze in such geo-political themed film, the final answer is unbearable. With none whatsoever rhythm, this overly ridden feature relies upon the caliber of the promising cast, which they hold on to it as always. The first act, a sleazy escape that whispers nothing but close calls has a poor build up to expect it to enchant the viewers. Such intense sequences are often and should, enter the film in its latter stages, in order to convey the fear or the stakes among the viewers.
After which, the film digs up into familiar land and pulls out nothing but a bunch of cliches as the so called surprising element, that may be justifying but can be seen far before it even hits the screen. This good cop gone bad and vice versa on the other side of the door, just doesn't work. Often when there is not enough content to drive the stick, the screenplay allows the cast to handle the wheel, unfortunately, the window of allowing Pearce and Cheadle to strike horns on screen is shucked out of the table carelessly.
Cheadle; as the torch bearer, the see-saw of the game, pours his heart into the film and serves us enough reasons to survive this quest. Pearce is equally challenging to Cheadle with Daniels getting few stand out moments. The theme where Cheadle often resists in the film is worth exploring, the preaching on the nobility and fair and unfair trials that is put upfront on the screen, gives enough room for him to stretch his muscles. Traitor cannot be considered as a thriller, there is very little to be thrilled about, and as far as drama is concerned, this already experienced dull venture of right and wrong is getting outdated.
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Awards
Black Reel Awards
• 3 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Nomination
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 1 Nomination
