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| 8.9 |
The film is an excellent political thriller that finds drama in outwardly dry material. The strength of Redford and Hoffman's performances lays within in their truth. On the surface, the events of the film don't come off as "Hollywood-ized" or overblown. Instead, the drama is created through the conspiracy dug up by the two main characters. Whether or not you are partial to the real life events, the film successfully creates tension in the complex situation. Furthermore, it succeeds in stringing the audience along without confusion and without underestimating the viewers' intelligence. It is a film that demands constant attention and focus. In the end, it rewards these but concludes very abruptly. After following such an intensive investigation it is a letdown to see the fruits of the characters' labor appear in the superimposed epilogue. The ending is satisfying but only to a point and could benefit from an extra ten minutes or so.
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