Review of The Report (2019) by Sierra-117 — 17 Nov 2019

I got a chance to watch this at the london film festival and boy did I enjoy it. Directed by Scott z burns this political thriller shines a light on the cruelty of the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” (torture) following the events of 9/11, and really opened my eyes on how horrific and immoral their actions were.

I would strongly recommend this to anyone if not for the quality of the film then for purpose of understanding what actually happened. Too many people dismiss the CIA’s actions by saying that ‘at least it worked’ and this is the very reason Burns decided to take up the project.

Another film that you should watch either before of after this is vice, which takes place roughly around the same time and gives you an insight into the presidential offices and the mastermind behind the chaos.

Adam Driver takes the scene as Daniel Jones, the the lead investigator on the case of the CIA, delivering one of if not his best performance yet. The rest of the cast, which features several big-name actors such as John hamm, remain pretty consistent and I can’t recall a moment where the acting felt sloppy.

The plot is well structured keeping you on the edge of your seat at all times, but I do think the beginning and character introductions were rushed ever so slightly. However apart from that I have no complaints about the film and I seriously suggest you watch this now that it’s officially released .