Review of The Debt (2010) by Stefan V — 26 Dec 2011
This is my kind of movie. There are twists and turns and tactical shots (done for a good cause) and you're sure to remember the ending. The story is solid. Basically, the three principal characters are living this huge lie. As we all know from the Gospel According to Seasame Street: A lie can't live forever. So, what happens when the truth, you're desperately trying to hide, threatens to come out? What would you do to protect the your lie? What do you do?
The idealistic "David" (I think that's the guy from Avatar) wants the truth to be told. He's torchered by the lie he's living.
The ambitious "Stefan" wants to cover it up. He benefited the most from the lie.
"Rachel" is undecided.
Given this construct it's perfectly logical to follow the story from "Rachel's" (Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren) point of view. She takes us back to a time when Germany was still split by that wall. You remember, the big wall with the barbed wire, and security check points, and men with rifles. Not only are we treated to a little espianoge but we get also get to see what life was like before iPhones, and Facebook, and Lady Gaga.
Overall, The Debt is an intelligent movie. I already saw it twice.
"'Deal with it.'" What does that mean? 'Deal with it.'" - Rachel to Stefan.
This review of The Debt (2010) was written by Stefan V on 26 Dec 2011.
The Debt has generally received positive reviews.
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