Pessimistic

Rating: 4/10 (5 May 2018)

Production is top-rate but some aspects of story are weak. Surely Kate (FBI) would be aware why Matt (CIA) needed her along. This was obviously withheld to add an extra element of suspense. But it's really a trick and probably like Kate we don't like being fooled! Later, I read a review that said the film is wholly pessimistic. This is very true. Kate (Blunt) is outmanoeuvred at every turn and is unable to fight back. We are left feeling helpless that government cannot do anything but play outside the rules. And all that was really achieved was vengeance.