The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program, which was found to be brutal, immoral and ineffective. With the truth at stake, Jones battled tirelessly to make public what many in power sought to keep hidden.
The Report essentially boils down to the truth and morality versus the administrative state, and a country not living up to its ideals. With America more polarised than ever, this film couldnt be more timely.
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Probably too rooted in the theatrical tradition for some, but it does an exceptional job of compacting a massive amount of info into a comprehensible form
Strongly urge that any speculative language as to the legality of given activities or, more precisely, judgment calls as to their legality vis-à-vis operational guidelines for this activity agreed upon and vetted at the most senior levels of the Agency, be refrained from in written traffic (email or cable traffic). Such language is not helpful.
I love watching true stories when theyre able to tell what actually happened in a compelling way. Scott Z. Burns offers the uncomfortable truth about CIAs denial of using inefficient torture methods, and has Adam Driver proving once again why hes such an acclaimed actor. Restricted by the genres cliches and formulaic issues, The Report is still an important film that mainly Americans should sit down and watch.
Rating: B
