The International (2009)
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Reviews Counted:192
Fresh:112
Rotten:80
Average Rating:5.8/10
Consensus: The International boasts some electric action sequences and picturesque locales, but is undone by its preposterous plot.
Australian Theatrical Release:
Feb 19, 2009 Wide
US Box Office: $25,450,527
Synopsis: Released in a post-globalization economy teetering on the brink of a depression, THE INTERNATIONAL admirably stays in step with its time. Screenwriter Eric Singer hangs this man-against-the-machine... [More]
Starring: Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Brian F. O'Byrne
Director: Tom Tykwer
Reviews for The International
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If he has trouble making his characters very interesting, Tykwer comes into his own in staging the action. Full Review |
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3/5 |
As frustrating as the story's shallowness is, this shortcoming is very nearly negated by the sheer physical pleasure of the production. Full Review |
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The tepid script doesn't quite live up to Tykwer's taut direction. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
There is considerable satisfaction in seeing these tyrants of high finance live up to their image as the new villains of modern cinema, but even more satisfying are Tykwer's superbly staged action set pieces. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
At a time when the global financial crisis is being blamed, to a large extent, on the banking industry I suppose it's only to be expected that a bank will become the villain of a movie thriller. Full Review |
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Direction is superb, balancing action, story, character and something valuable to say in a compelling movie that you wish wouldn't end. And when the end does come, we wish all thrillers could be so genuine and real Full Review |
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An international bank with dubious morals and unethical practices is at the centre of this large-scale thriller which steamrolls its way through politics, big business, organised crime and weapons acquisition Full Review |
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A timely yet cold drama that's exquisitely produced but mechanical and off-base in intent and execution. As for the plot? 'Terrorism, brought to you by Citibank' Full Review |
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4/5 |
A thankfully, skillfully mature effort by Tykwer to produce a proper thriller for adults, one even lent a little extra resonance by our currently cash-strapped times. Full Review |
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It's not a bad thriller, but it's dispiriting to see the gifted Tykwer doing the Ridley Scott fandango Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
The International packs handsome leads and exotic scenery - so why doesn't the film click with audiences like it should? Full Review |
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3/5 |
Tykwer demonstra conhecer as convenções básicas do gênero espionagem ao trazer uma atmosfera de intriga internacional à narrativa. Full Review |
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5/10 |
[Plays] itself as a mystery/thriller with something profound to say at the end, when we've pretty much heard a lot of this already. Full Review |
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Naomi and Clive burrow into the swanky sewage of global conspiracies by capitalist assassins and devious suits, in league with diversifying mobsters worldwide. Sobering details effectively spiced up, and with leading man libidos firmly in check. Full Review |
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4/5 |
See it for Owen's trademarked thinking cap and glower, the Guggenheim, the score, and the smugness of knowing first-hand that banks are actually much, much stupider than any movie could ever predict. Check it out, it's a fun time. Full Review |
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70/100 |
It's helpful to keep in mind that any movie about the evils of corporate culture that's backed by a Hollywood studio has an inescapable identity crisis. Full Review |
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2/5 |
Emfanos aposteiromenos gia to proto toy taksidi sto Hollywood, o Tom Tykwer afinei ton Frank Griebe, ton fotografo toy ap' tin epohi toy Trekse, Lola, Trekse (1998), na bgalei oli ti doyleia Full Review |
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2.5/5 |
A world-weary Clive Owen takes on a powerful and corrupt bank in a tough but ultimately tedious - game of cat and mouse that ranges across Europe and North America Full Review |
CommentLatest News for The International
March 22, 2009:
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February 16, 2009:
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February 14, 2009:
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