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The Report
2019 119 min United States of America R 16+
★7.1
Drama
Director: Scott Z. Burns
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Description
The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program, which was found to be brutal, immoral and ineffective. With the truth at stake, Jones battled tirelessly to make public what many in power sought to keep hidden.
Budget:
$8M
Worldwide:
$275,000
Starring
Adam Driver
Actor
Annette Bening
Actor
Jon Hamm
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
The Report is widely recognized as a significant and fact-driven depiction of CIA torture investigations, though it faces heavy criticism for its dry, procedural execution. While some viewers value its commitment to exposing bureaucratic corruption, others find it too reminiscent of a dense documentary rather than a compelling dramatic film.
| Theme | The film succeeds as a historically rigorous and essential account of the CIA's post-9/11 interrogation program and the subsequent cover-up. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies too heavily on excessive documentation and bureaucratic exposition, often sacrificing human stakes for a lecture-like quality. | |
| Acting | Adam Driver’s performance is polarizing; some viewers find his portrayal of Daniel Jones compelling, while others feel the character is underdeveloped and underutilized. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing and visual style are frequently criticized as static and plodding, creating a "Word document" feel that fails to sustain dramatic tension. |