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The International
The International
2009 ·118 min ·Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America ·R 18+
6.3
IMDb 6.5 КП 6.6 RT 57% MC 52
Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Director: Tom Tykwer
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An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.

Budget: $50M
US Gross: $25.45M
Worldwide: $60.16M
Clive Owen
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Naomi Watts
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Armin Mueller-Stahl
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🏆1 win & 1 nomination total

The International is viewed as a stylish, atmospheric political thriller that prioritizes intellectual engagement and global scope over traditional action beats. While audiences praise the film's gritty aesthetic and the central Guggenheim museum sequence, opinions are split on whether the narrative complexity constitutes a compelling, realistic critique of systemic corruption or an incoherent, slow-paced slog.

Direction The Guggenheim museum shootout is a standout technical achievement that delivers the film's most visceral and memorable action.
Acting Clive Owen anchors the film with a weary, grounded, and authentic performance that effectively departs from the traditional polished spy archetype.
Acting Naomi Watts delivers a performance that feels underutilized and lacking in depth compared to the protagonist.
Production The film's international scope and meticulous attention to global locations provide an immersive and atmospheric visual experience.
Pacing The contemplative, measured tempo divides viewers; some appreciate the methodical political thriller structure, while others find the narrative progression sluggish and repetitive.
Screenplay The plot is a point of contention; it is praised by some as a realistic, intricate exploration of systemic banking corruption, but criticized by others as convoluted, illogical, and difficult to follow.
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