The Report

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  • 2019


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Average Rating 3.5/5
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3.0
The movie sets the record straight but, like Jones, it is so outraged itll struggle to keep all audiences invested for the whole journey. Den Of Geek
4.0
This film has the power to publicise Jones work far beyond its initial reach, but its also an entertaining ride through admittedly tricky fare, making .. Den Of Geek
4.5
Though the subject matter and timing of The Report is likely something the Academy has its eye on, its starring performance isnt typical fodder. Den Of Geek
2.0
A sobering, supremely well crafted procedural in the vein of Spotlight in The Post that seems designed to induce anger and catharsis in equal measure. EW
4.5
Sure, its a very interesting chapter in British history, and a story that didnt get nearly enough play in the American press, but that doesnt inherent .. Rogerebert
2.5
Its an unimpeachable cast doing solid work with weighty material. If only the film as a whole werent so deadly dull. Rogerebert
3.0
Certainly Benings performance as Senator Feinstein is a skillful treat. Common Sense Media
4.5
But even here, The Report is a bit of an anomaly: a large scale saga of corruption, justice, and overwhelming relevance thats at once gripping and eye .. Variety
1.5
Chiens script doesnt build on the resorts curse, it isnt interested in the desires of its characters, and it doesnt seem to understand even what makes .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
You can agree with its thrust while still feeling something majorly irresponsible has happened with Scott Z. Burnss tunnel visiony direction and hecto .. Time Out
3.0
An involving drama that has a kinship with films such as Spotlight and All the Presidents Men but does get a little bogged down in paperwork at times. The Guardian
4.0
The Report is an angry, urgent film that rarely raises its voice, smartly conveying inhumanity and injustice without unnecessary drama. The Guardian
2.5
In the end, it cant help but sentimentalize the better angels that supposedly reside in the land of libertys flawed human fabric.
2.5
But even with all the dramatic black site interludes... there are only so many close ups of Drivers disapproving face or Benings an audience can take.
3.0
Burns doesnt aim to overwhelm his audience, but he doesnt try to hold their hands either. Collider
4.5
Burns doesnt aim to overwhelm his audience, but he doesnt try to hold their hands either. Collider
4.5
A sober, and sobering account of the Senates investigation into the CIAs enhanced interrogation techniques... Vulture
4.5
And yet this second directorial effort from Burns (his debut was 2006s Pu 239) has its own unique sensibility, an austerity and an intelligence that i .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Burns seems better positioned than most to straddle this intrinsic paradox concerning fact based, politically charged dramas. However, in favoring dat ..
1.5
Burns has clearly thought long and hard about how to open our eyes, but maybe not enough about how to keep them that way. The New York Times
1.5
Its an unimpeachable cast doing solid work with weighty material. Rogerebert
3.5
The bad news, however, is that it isnt that much better than that particular atrocity. E Film Critic
3.0
Powered above all by Drivers mournful integrity, The Report is workmanlike, treats us like adults, and does everything its doing pretty well. Telegraph
4.5
Her vilification of whistleblowers reminds us she remains part of an establishment thats prone to obscure and manipulate facts under the pretense of a ..
1.5
The Report parcels out its intel efficiently enough, though it creaks a bit more than it crackles.
4.5
Adam Driver spends a lot of time yelling at people in government buildings during The Report. And yet, this dry, simplistic approach to a film based o .. The Young Folks
4.0
A challenging watch driven by intelligent writing that corrals mountains of information into compelling drama.
3.5
The Report struggles to turn an important story into a good movie. In the end, it succeeds more than it fails, thanks to strong performances and the f .. Cinema Blend
4.0
The Report is a riveting examination of the importance of accountability anchored by an elegantly understated performance from Adam Driver. Screen Rant
3.1
This velocity, along with the performances, helps turn a movie thats essentially about a 6,700 page report (eventually boiled down to 525) into riveti .. The Globe And Mail
5.0
The story of the long Congressional investigation into the CIA use of torture with suspected terrorists. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
An engrossing docu drama that, by avoiding excessive sensationalism or partisanship, invites viewers to think seriously about the issues of government .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
A compelling, must see thriller anchored by a pair of excellent, measured performances from Driver and Bening. Tv Guide
3.1
The Report becomes so caught up in facts ... that it ultimately doesnt quite work as drama. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
...making for a near epic tome of a heinous CIA program and its cover up and the dedicated investigators that brought it to light.
2.0
Cross cutting back and forth between the present dreary institutional settings of the U.S. government in Washington D.C. and the past horrors of unide ..
2.5
Filmmaker Scott Z. Burns delivers a deliberately paced narrative that could hardly be more dense in terms of information... Reel Film Reviews
4.5
I think its a credit to Drive that he manages to make such a dry, methodical role engaging and occasionally impassioned. You Tube
3.0
A well acted but overall dry movie. Adam Driver scores again in creating a believable character in a hard to believe film. You Tube
3.0
This is a very informative movie, and the parallels between that investigation and the current impeachment investigations are revealing. However, this .. Lariat
4.0
In whats shaping up as the year of Adam Driver, the Marriage Story star continues his hot streak with a smart, compelling thriller about the Senate in .. Rolling Stone
4.5
Writer director Scott Z Burns builds maximum suspense out of people in suits shuffling papers in windowless rooms. Most importantly, the scripts journ .. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
The Report isnt great, but its definitely good, taking some well trod material and rendering it compelling and urgent. Decider
1.5
For all the ways Burns has condensed a mountain of information into an efficient narrative, its still essentially a timeline talkathon with only a pas .. The Wrap
2.5
Alas, the movie gets as buried in paper pushing as its characters do. New York Post
4.5
The Report is an angry, urgent film that rarely raises its voice, smartly conveying inhumanity and injustice without unnecessary drama. The Guardian
2.0
But despite its (seemingly interminable) two hour running time, The Report doesnt spare even five minutes on its protagonists inner life. Az Central
4.4
And theres Maura Tierney as a CIA wonk who justifies torture by saying, Its only legal if it works. Star Tribune
3.8
a particularly timely reminder about the importance of the system of inter governmental checks and balances within a constitutional democracy during a .. Q Network
3.0
Theres an uproariously funny scene involving the cack handed serving of divorce papers. Daily Mail
3.0
A fact focused retelling thats intellectually interesting and thrilling in its condemnation, yet devoid of tension, drama, and emotion. Flim List
4.5
Its the sort of spectacle that makes you cringe even as youre laughing. Film Inquiry
4.5
The viewer leaves the film understanding that weight and, all other praise aside, is exactly what a film like The Report should set out to do. Film Inquiry
4.5
If it sounds like a movie where Adam Driver Googles stuff (it isnt), its much more than that. Empire
3.5
The upshot is that although theres a good deal to admire here, and certainly a lot of material deserving of attention, the film often drags or slacken .. Eye For Film
3.0
Slow but significant in the wake of Washingtons whistle blowers, now streaming on Amazon Prime Susang Ranger
4.0
Repeatedly jumping back and forth in time not only helps Scott Z. Burns establish a sense of urgency within exposing the truth but also smashes those .. Flickering Myth
4.5
A thorough and meticulously rewarding journey, carried towards an anger inducing resolution by terrific performances from Annette Benning and Adam Dri .. Flickering Myth
1.5
The film, written and directed by Scott Z. Burns, takes its cue from the stern dedication of its hero; the result feels pressurized, disheartening, an .. New Yorker
2.0
The Report might not be the Zero Dark Thirty of anti torture dramas. Boston Herald
3.5
The Report doesnt try to sensationalise its real life inspired plot. The New Indian Express
4.0
The Report breaks down the bureaucracy and counterterrorism jargon just enough that its digestible for the average person but not so much that its not .. Express
3.0
This is an actor who hasnt been given a lead role quite of this magnitude yet and, to little surprise, hes captivating throughout. The Film Stage
2.5
Its never a good sign when the most dramatic scene in a movie owes its power to C SPAN footage. Boston Globe
4.5
A gripping procedural about the tenacity and moral certainty needed to navigate a complex Washington minefield. Boston Globe
4.5
There are no happy endings here, and The Report doesnt pretend that there are. Pajiba
3.8
Burns doesnt have to hammer down with all that much forcefulness to make his point, so coloring many of those responsible for making EITs a thing the .. Movie Freak
4.5
But even here, The Report is a bit of an anomaly: a large scale saga of corruption, justice, and overwhelming relevance thats at once gripping and eye .. Variety
1.5
The Report tackles a serious topic and turns it into a rather heavy handed movie, one that nearly buckles under the weight of its own self importance. Cnn
3.0
For a film that takes a potshot at Zero Dark Thirty at one point over its supposed glorification of CIA torture, The Report lingers over its own grisl .. Consequence Of Sound
4.0
In direct contrast with the overtly melodramatic feel of his Soderbergh collaborations, Burns here presents a sober and decidedly tame story which des .. Hey U Guys
3.0
These are disturbing and uncomfortable scenes even if Burns aesthetic doesnt exaggerate or prolong the proceedings. The Play List
3.1
Its too late to matter when what we used to do to people we thought were terrorists, were doing now to people coming to this country seeking asylum. T .. Film Freak Central
3.0
The Report never becomes anything more a catalogue of horrors and one that feels almost pointless in light of Americas post Obama embrace of instituti .. Now Toronto
4.5
Imagine a prescient political thriller not just made for liberals one that wants to be understood and taken seriously by all parties, like a political .. Film School Rejects
4.3
...a gripping, intelligently written and deftly constructed thriller, and of course all the more compelling because its true. Film Ink
3.5
Ultimately, the film is a character study as much as anything else focused, obviously, on Americans, not on the actual victims of torture. Burns has b .. The Age
3.0
Its unfortunate that the facts themselves arent enthralling enough.
5.0
Adam Driver continues to prove himself at delivering affecting but understated performances and slides into the leading role of an unlikely pen pushin .. Mirror
3.0
The movie is solid and engaging enough, but it is not particularly exceptional and one might say the same about Spotlight. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
A sense of quiet fury courses throughout the narrative, but we never see that explode onto the screen, and its a more interesting, thoughtful film for .. Lw Lies
4.0
A patient, sumptuously lensed plunge into simmering romantic tension, Sciamma is a formidable director, capturing a lifetimes worth of romance in a co .. Nz Herald
4.0
The Report is certainly worth your time: for its remarkable performances, particularly from Driver, but also for the accuracy and unflinching honesty .. Digital Spy
4.5
Expertly distilling an infinitely complicated, infinitely disturbing chain of events, writer/director Scott Z. Burns follows the efforts of increasing .. The Stranger
2.0
A heavy handed, one dimensional docudrama that may have worthy goals, but is mediocre moviemaking... This is not to say The Report isnt a worthy effor .. Cleve Land
1.5
What isnt up for debate here is, that in August 2000, a Russian naval exercise in the Barents Sea went tragically awry when one of their three submari .. Stuff
3.0
Maybe thats the problem The Report is evangelizing to the already converted, preaching to the choir as if the choir doesnt already know the hymns. Film Racket
1.5
Just last month, a movie called Vice tried to reduce the overreaching sins of the second Bush administration into something snappy and digestible... T .. Vanity Fair
4.0
Burns lets his precise dialogue and cast do the heavy lifting, crafting a thrilling docudrama that gets the heart racing. The Arts Desk
4.0
It is restrained, captivating and completely vindicating to all opponents of the Iraq War. The Sun
4.0
A complex but worthy exploration of the U.S. governments use of enhanced interrogation techniques and the attempt to cover it up. The Filmy Ap
4.5
Its a compelling and provocative glimpse into a time when our country was so scared of another 9/11 that we forgot who we were. Film
2.0
You wont find many other films released year that have as much to offer as The Report. The Film Pie
4.0
The Reportmoves entirely on the momentum of Drivers performance, capturing Daniels dogged drive and incorruptible morality. Punch Drunk Critics
2.0
A film as thought provoking as this should pack more thrills; the majority of the suspense is generated from Drivers countenance, not Burns ability to .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
Driver dominates this film with nuanced understandings of his place in all of this, let alone having enough confidence to show how doing less can mean .. We Live Entertainment
4.5
The Report is both engrossing and infuriating, and serves as the perfect counter piece to Kathryn Bigelows Zero Dark Thirty. Film Companion
4.0
Adam Driver stars in a timely and potent real life political thriller that blows the roof of Washington D.C. and should be seen by everyone who fears .. Dead Line
4.5
For a political thriller, The Report is more sad than revelatory, more melancholy than cathartic. Film Comment
3.0
Though its dry in tone, at times leaden in execution and with much too much talk, its still an engrossing look at how the system is manipulated by the .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.0
Though the journalistic thriller is often a genre thats too dry to really entertain, The Report avoids such pitfalls with powerful performances, a pun .. One Room With A View
5.0
The Report is a thrilling contemporary companion toAll The Presidents Menas this film is not afraid of pulling back in search of the truth. Solzy At The Movies
4.0
Thats the tension in The Report, an incredibly well paced and tightly constructed film packed with recognisable faces. Bitly
4.0
The Report is engaged, political filmmaking, featuring one of Adam Drivers best performances to date. The Skinny
4.5
Instead its content to serve up another inspirational tale of visionary mavericks battling their money orientated corporate overlords. Scots Man
1.5
The Report... is a high voltage docudrama drawn by such journalistic standards that scenes feel like pages torn from a New York Times expos. Polygon
3.0
performance isnt just gripping; its inspiring. Hes not just portraying Jones; hes embodying an ideal. Film Avclub
1.5
The subject matter is important, the performances are great and Burns does many interesting things with the photography and visual parallels, but all .. Cbr
1.5
What drives, inspires, or scares Jones remains a mystery, and while that puts the eponymous report directly at the center of things, it doesnt leave m .. Scene Stealers
3.0
That type of savage cynicism pervades Burns production, making it a tough watch. Or Lando Weekly
1.5
The structure at least breaks up the really dry bits with the really upsetting bits, so thats...something. Lainey Gossip
2.0
Republican, Democrat, or Independent, the only side THE REPORT chooses is the fight for human rights. Fresh Fiction
3.5
The Report doesnt try to sensationalise its real life inspired plot. The Indian Express
1.5
The hackneyed script has the effect of lending an unmerited nobility to the politicians and bureaucrats on screen. New Republic
1.5
Burnss film adeptly leads us to the tricky realisation that the fate of Drivers diligent investigation is ultimately less significant than upholding t .. Bfi
4.0
Driver and Bening give detailed and thoughtful performances, and the film, though necessarily on the dry side, is riveting from start to finish. The Australian
4.5
What NWA did to the police in a 4 minute song, Burns does to the CIA in 113 minutes through film. Rendy Reviews
4.5
Motivated by the injustice hes reading while watching those scenes come to life with disturbing imagery, youre emotionally connected to him. Rendy Reviews
4.4
At the center of the storm is Driver...who is so engaging and focused in his performance that he makes it possible to digest large amounts of dialogue .. Third Coast Review
1.5
They sell the useless fantasy that hawks and liberals exercise power differently. National Review
4.0
Driver is fast turning into a twenty first century version of 1970s antiheroes, including Elliott Gould and Donald Sutherland: intelligent yet shambli .. New City Film
3.0
Its a tough, timely message, well delivered, if occasionally hard to watch. Tiny Url
4.5
Tierney digs deep, giving Bernadette grit and unflinching resolve.
3.5
Torture doesnt work Really Ive read a bunch of special operations military thrillers, where bad guys get tortured, and the authors suggest it does wor .. Theepoch Times
3.8
Drivers intensity, Joness personal story and the privileged look behind the scenes all combine to edge The Report into the plus column. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
No attempt is made to explore Jones psyche. We never see him at home, with family or with friends. We barely even see him outside... Still, with a con .. Ap News
4.4
The years most affecting love story is a French import thats about the head as much as the heart. Film Frenzy
1.5
Though billed as a political thriller, The Report eschews explosive drama or white knuckle tension. Mash Able
4.5
Adam Driver turns in a tortured, nuanced performance as Daniel Jones while bring the CIA to its knees. The Report is a perfect example of how white me .. Wp Me
3.8
The Report doesnt need to go overboard on shock value. Not when the truth is this shocking. Tulsa World
4.5
This political procedural might sound too dry, but in Burns and Drivers hands, it is ferocious. Washington City Paper
1.5
We may not have learned the lessons from the torture program, but twelve years on from Rendition, we should at least have learned the lessons from mak .. Battleship Pretension
4.5
Burns commitment to verisimilitude is convincing, not to mention sometimes darkly, dispiritingly comic. Battleship Pretension
3.0
Endgame contemplates big picture themes within a superhero framework and delivers a hugely entertaining ride worthy of its monumental buildup Detroit News
3.1
Thanks in part to Drivers committed performance, we never lose awareness that something urgent and tragic is at play. Heral
3.0
The surprise of The Report is Annette Bening as longtime Senator Dianne Feinstein. With her perfectly coiffed hair into a signature style, large neckl .. Mac Guff
3.5
A gut wrenching examination of past crimes and the necessity for all major political bodies to offer transparency. Impulse Gamer
1.5
The characters ultimately fall flat. So does the storyline, which plays into every tired spy movie trope, like the new recruit awed by a closet full o .. Willamette Week
2.5
With plenty of details about names and places thrown at viewers, the film demands close attention and coffee. Film Forward
2.0
Written, shot and delivered as a dry information dump. There is almost no tension, not one interesting shot, just scene after scene of heavy expositio .. The Film Experience
2.5
A film thats sure to spur a debate about the necessity for efficient checks and balances within our own government. Screen Zealots
4.5
It doesnt happen overnight, it happens over the course of numerous small steps forward. The Spool
4.5
The intentions are clear even if its moral alchemy doesnt always work. The Spool
4.4
The Report is a well executed political procedural/thriller, with another excellent Adam Driver performance thats wholly riveting. Hollywood News
4.5
Anette Bening gives her best chameleon like performance, verbally and nonverbally channeling Senator Feinstein. Kdhx
4.5
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi And finally an epic true tale of The Warrior Queen of Jhansi recounts an amazing chapter in history but sadly director/co .. Kpbs
3.0
A crackling political intrigue thriller, about big issues that matter, made out of real life characters and events from the not so distant past. Parade
3.5
This is without a doubt an intriguing, solid and highly revealing political thriller from Burns.
4.4
A film that feels small but its as relevant as any revealing political flick about the power of truth. .
4.5
The Reportis solid and straightforward, with Driver serving as an everyman character encountering issues and roadblocks hes never dealt with before. T .. Leonard Mal
2.0
Burns dramatic film is, unfortunately, a timely tale of greed and corruption. Showbiz Junkies
4.0
It could have been near impenetrable, but everything comes across loud and clear. Herald Scotland
4.5
Unlike Ruffalo in Dark Waters, Driver uses every charm hes got in The Report, including many opportunities to shout in righteous indignation. The Nation
3.0
As a writer director working hand in hand with Driver, Burns shows us how to remove the unnecessary in order to allow the narrative to speak its truth .. City Beat
4.0
Though Drivers performance is largely internal, it spills over with the ache and anger of a citizen who loves his country and cannot believe what he s .. Maddwolf
4.0
A furious film as fascinating as it is disturbing, this isnt an easy watch. But it is one of the years most important and relevant films. The Jam Report
4.5
Rigorous, precise, intelligent, brutal, and impious, this first feature film from Scott Z. Burns highlights the lies, hypocrisies, and excess of the C .. La Nación (Argentina)
3.5
The Report represents a noble and intelligent effort, but too generic for its own good.
2.0
A brutal and unforgiving journey into the deepest pits of governmental corruption Worldo Free L
4.5
The movie shows one detainee succumbing fatally to the most vicious torture. World Socialist Web Site
4.4
Scott Z. Burns The Report is a taut political procedural...which will inspire anger and solace at the U.S. government. 812 Film Reviews
3.0
Seeks to edify, those who are already steadfast consumers of the news likely know the broader story already, if not Daniel Jones plight specifically. Silver Screen Riot
3.5
The information itself is dramatic and tense regardless of whether the lead has the capacity to add more to it than an incredulous face. Jaredmobarak
4.5
And unlike organized crime, the CIA doesnt need to threaten violence to keep interlopers in line.
3.8
There is clearly a lack of tension in The Report but the subject matter and the performances by the A list cast give the film a much needed boost. Dri .. Victoria Advocate
4.5
In an era where important questions are being asked about transparency, accountability and how those who speak truth to power are treated, The Report .. Hot Press
3.5
Ultimately, however, its an effort more admirable than entertaining. Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.5
Drive proves himself one of the top actors of his generation with his work this year. That Shelf
3.8
You might find yourself repulsed by a lot more than the torture scenes, and thats exactly the point. Awards Watch
4.5
The overall issue is that Charlies Angels just doesnt offer much beyond the very basics. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.5
Its a mighty grim and unsentimental look at how the world works, but utterly fascinating for that reason, too. Lagniappe Mobile
4.5
The Reportis an intense historical thriller and a needed film for the times. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
4.5
The Report is a critical movie that portrays an important event and is capable of entertaining. Cocalecas
4.0
A vital account of a nation trying to ensure that they hold themselves accountable in the eyes of history. The Hollywood News
4.5
Burns keeps the pace percolating with the jittery handheld energy and slinky synthesizer sounds associated with Soderbergh, if not his mentors gift fo .. Wbur
2.0
Some movies say something, and others have something to say. The Report can be filed as the latter, a film about an important subject that manages to .. Movie Show Plus
4.0
You have to commend Scott Z. Burns for its focussed, documentarian approach.
4.5
Theres no big dramatic thing that makes you love it or stick with it...you dont need to rush to the theater to see it, but when its streaming, make it .. Double Toasted
3.8
A timely story elevated by Adam Driver and Annette Benings powerhouse performances.
3.0
...the story itself of course demands attention and for a certain cross section of film lovers will almost certainly find an audience. Newshub (NZ)
3.0
Drivers lean and tight performance is what keeps the story minimally fueled, even when the movie stalls at its most frustrating passivity. Always Good Movies
5.0
That Burns was able to distill 6700 pages of information into a two hour film is an impressive feat on its own, but its the dynamite ensemble cast tha .. The Lamplight Review
4.5
Its Drivers very uniqueness, his odd leading mans physicality, not to mention his skill at conveying a range of emotions much of it with just a slight .. Spokane7
3.8
For Burns, The Report shows tremendous growth and talent that could be brought out with the right project. Drivers standout performance makes this an .. We Boughta Blog
5.0
it has the taut feel of film noir or edgy spy thriller, thanks to Burns skillful direction and Eigil Brylds oft eerie, desaturated cinematography. We Are Movie Geeks
4.0
The idea of someone poring over files doesnt necessarily promise an experience on par with the intrigue of, say, All The Presidents Men, but its credi .. NME
4.0
Low acts in high places are the bottom line of filmmaker Scott Z. Burnss blistering, fact based feature.
1.5
The film serves as a terrific showcase for Adam Driver, who carries The Report with a relentless energy as lead investigator Daniel Jones.
4.5
The Report is very stressful to watch as they meticulously gather information and face barriers at each step but I was riveted. rachelsreviews.net
4.5
Well acted and tightly constructed, The Report is a gripping piece of work until it falters in the finale. Boulder Weekly
4.5
Burns moves between key characters and storylines with impeccable smoothness, keeping the pace active without losing sight of his featured players. Asheville Movies
4.5
Continuing his streak of one helluva movie year, Adam Driver truly delivers a powerhouse performance in The Report, written and directed by Scott Z. B .. Awards Daily
4.0
An uncompromising film that adopts a documentary type mentality in order to relay its story as unsensationally as possible. Brisbanista
3.0
A thought provoking, digestible drama about the tension between truth and politics, and between adhering to idealistic virtues and doing what one beli ..
3.0
Scott Z. Burns only rarely finds the language intrinsic to film to tell this story in The Report... The Filtered Lens
4.5
The Report ... leaves you wanting to learn more. A good reason to see any movie. In this case, a patriotic imperative.
3.0
As necessary as the film is in successfully dramatizing the Senate investigation into CIA torture of suspected terrorists, this can be a slog to get t .. Big Apple Reviews
1.5
The Report is a living history of recent history, and a reminder not to repeat these same mistakes. MovieJawn
4.5
Its a lot to take in and Burns crafts the film and its screenplay with a calculated precision that doesnt romanticise or glamourise the inherent disre .. Arré
1.5
The subject matter is cumbersome and the details are dense, making for a very dry watch that can, at times, feel tedious ... Come prepared with the po ..
1.5
Burns could not have known the release of his film would coincide with the daily drama of impeachment proceedings but the timing could not be more opp .. Australian Financial Revie ..
4.5
The result is a feature film crying out to be a documentary. Even so, bravo to Amazon, Burns and his cast for recognizing the importance of the story .. Truth Dig
4.5
Watching The Report is like reading a long form New York Times article; you find yourself intrigued, hooked, and eventually, feel more intelligent hav .. Film Bunker
3.0
The Report is dense and contemplative as it slowly builds to a tactile and thrilling conclusion with an award worthy performance from Bening. Galveston Daily News
4.0
The Report turns out to be one of the most compelling political dramas of recent years Screen Hub
3.5
The performances and the story itself are what shines in The Report, rather than any of the films technical attributes. Next Best Picture
4.5
Based on The Reports limited exhibition and fast turnaround on the streaming side, its apparent that Amazon doesnt believe in the filmor at least, doe .. Deep Focus Review
4.0
A Herculean mission consuming seven years, The Report exhilaratingly details his rapidly dwindling teams exhaustive trawl through thousands of CIA ema .. The New Daily (Australia)
4.5
Hes an astringently clever, divisive talent whose films Ive sometimes liked a lot (particularly the flop Margot at the Wedding), sometimes less so. 48 Hills
3.5
Just like the man at the centre of the film, it has good intentions and lofty ambitions. Vod Zilla
1.5
personalises the villains and, in doing so, diminishes the scope of US power and the extent to which that power has been abused. The Monthly
2.5
For a movie that takes such a clinical and cynical approach... the swelling strings underlining the oratory coming from the floor of the Senate feels .. Film Spotting
4.5
Between their performances, Condons handsome, confident direction and a fine score by Carter Burwell, the movie is well crafted pleasure. Phoenix Magazine
2.5
An inquiry into post 9/11 torture suffers from a tortuous start... Lime Light Magazine
4.5
Yet I dont want to give the impression that The Report is sensationalistic. Boston Hassle
3.0
Burns isnt inventive, but he produces something stoically precise. Film Mixtape
1.5
The Reporter is weakly scripted, poorly shot and dimly directed. There is little shine it, and even lesser bite. Now Running
3.0
It is a valuable lesson in failings at both the levels of the state and of human beings, but it could have done with feeling like a lot more than... w .. Outtake Mag
3.1
Jones spent five years compiling his 6,700 page report, and unfortunately, the movie feels at least this long, with the paper shuffling and screen scr .. The Oklahoman
3.1
The Report is at its best when it insists that the torture isnt the real scandal so much as the politicizing of oversight. 1More Film Blog
4.0
An exciting and intriguing political thriller that concerns true events from not that long ago, and manages to keep things highly suspenseful Goomba Stomp
2.0
This is important storytelling because it also provides specks of hope that sometimes the truth wills itself out when its given galvanized shoves by t .. Edge Media Network
4.5
SUPPORT HEADSTUFF Burns doesnt need any of these sometimes welcome if tired narrative devices. HeadStuff
1.5
That isnt a knock against The Report, which is definitely worth seeing, but it hits familiar if welcome beats along the way, while the article present .. Seattle Film Blog
3.5
The Report manages to create life and character in the face of a boring corporate and unremarkable background.
3.5
They dont leap off the screen and capture the audiences attention. 411mania
4.5
Burns jumps back and forth along a crisscrossed timeline in the aftermath of 9/11, and untangles it through the perspective of Daniel Jones... Driver ..



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