Polished and nuanced film, which poses tough questions.

Rating: 9/10 (20 June 2007)

Political extremists don't like this film because, well, this film attempts to provide a nuanced view on terrorism, and violence. This is a film that is about characters and their psychological makeup, and how they respond to the missions they are asked to accomplish and what happens to them as they move closer towards their goal. The acting is superb, the characters are real, the dialogue is sharp and intelligent, and visually the film is stunning to look at (I watched it in high def, wow).
The attention to detail with 70's era cars, clothes and hairstyles was also excellent.
This movie is about assassinations, and it does get bloody (graphically bloody), so it isn't for the squeamish, but its a thoroughly enjoyable movie, even if it is a bit long at 2:40, nothing in the film seems rushed or thrown in. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10, and its definitely something i'd like to have in my collection.