Thriller becomes suspense

Michel 2022-04-20 09:01:40

After watching the film, I deliberately watched the tidbits and learned that the film was first positioned as a thriller, but because of director Kevin, it was finally made into a suspense film. To be honest, this film is indeed a bit hanging, and the truth didn't surface until the last moment, but it really seemed a little embarrassing, and the shocking conspiracy that had been paved before was written off. After reading the final subtitles with a "worry" mood, is this the effect the director wants to pursue? It's rare to see a film where Russell Crowe can't act, and I always feel a little uncomfortable...

In general, compared with another film about "news" this year, "Truth First", this film is really far behind .

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Extended Reading
  • Jacklyn 2022-03-24 09:01:41

    What is presented to the audience is a work with sophisticated techniques, smooth plot, steady rhythm, well-proportioned structure, excellent production and accurate performance.

  • Tamara 2022-03-27 09:01:05

    It seems that there is nothing to make up something to say, it seems that it does not matter whether you see it or not. I thought it was similar to Russel Crowe's LA Confidential, but the result was not... -- 2010-1-1

State of Play quotes

  • Rep. George Fergus: What's up? How did you find me?

    Cal McAffrey: I followed the trail of crumbs, congressman.

  • Rep. George Fergus: [to Cal] You are going to be out of a job even before the devil can even say your name... SON!