The International

How can you not like Clive Owen? You can't, and if you do, then a patriot you are not. Is every movie he stars in perfect? No, not even remotely, but he always entertains me, even if the film I'm watching isn't. Where does The International fall? Somewhere in middle. An action film disguised as a thinking mans thriller. But some of the mystery based plot works, though I found myself thinking of a better film: Michael Clayton. But all that aside, there are some great action scenes, that while a bit over-the-top, are fun and fast, and contrast with the slower moments of political drama. Naomi Watts supports nicely, and I'm glad The International avoided the "necessary" love subplot. The International is a thriller that is perhaps too neatly packaged, with no real investment in the characters, or worry of their fate, but that doesn't stop it from being mildly enjoyable.

Genre - Drama (2.5)

Screenplay (2)
Acting (3)
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