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Loved this movie

posted 14 years ago by crsh1976
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This movie flew way below my radar when it came out in 2007 and only discovered it through flicking through channels on a Saturday evening; wow, great story and great acting.

I typically can't stand Ryan Philippe but found him rather decent in this.

Chris Cooper makes a great double-face *beep* that you sorta-kinda feel sorry for despite what his character has done throughout the years.

Laura Linney was awesome as ever, what a great actress.

I'm genuinely sorry I didn't see it earlier.

[–] aGuiltySoul 14 years ago

I totally agree. It's very intelligent, interesting, and well made. You might consider getting a copy of the DVD because the commentary is interesting as well as the outtakes.

"I'd never ask you to trust me. It's the cry of a guilty soul."

[–] mightymo-2 12 years ago

Chris Cooper MADE this movie. He's one of the most brilliant actors in the business. Even though he is not a handsome guy, he is one of those who just gives me goose bumps watching his brilliance in developing a character. I'll never forget the first movie I saw him in, Lone Star. Brilliant! I cannot see anyone else portraying Hanssen in this movie.

[–] aGuiltySoul 12 years ago

Matthew McConaughey was good in Lone Star, also.

“It’s not what a movie is about, it’s how it is about it.” RIP Roger Ebert

[–] mightymo-2 12 years ago

Kris K, Frances McDormand's "5 minute Oscar-worthy" appearance, everyone was great! I just saw Elizabeth Pena on "Major Crimes", and she was fantastic! One of my favorite movies to watch again and again. Loved CC's leaving the bar line about Buddy Deeds!

[–] Zach126 9 years ago

I'm a big fan of espionage movies & this is one of the best i've seen so far. It's a shame more ppl don't know about it becuz it's not only a great story but it also features some of the finest performances by Cooper, Linney & Phillipe that I've seen yet. Also great seeing veterans like Dennis Haysbert & Gary Cole in supporting roles.

[–] kbp-25959 9 years ago

I was noticing the other day how several of my favorites are Arlington Road, Lord of War, JFK, Absolute Power, and Breach. Rattling those off probably makes me sound like a conspiracy nut. Pretty interesting though since I'm not constantly reading Brad Meltzer, Tom Clancy, or Robert Ludlum.