Scary reality

Rating: 8/10 (15 February 2017)

This based of true story of Edward Joseph Snowden an American computer professional, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee, and former contractor for the United States government, who copied and leaked classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013 without prior authorization. His disclosures revealed numerous global surveillance programs, many run by the NSA and the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance, with the cooperation of telecommunication companies and European governments. Then he went to Moscow, Russia, where he remained for over one month. Russian authorities granted him asylum for one year, which was later extended to three years. As of 2016, he was still living in an undisclosed location in Russia while seeking asylum elsewhere. Even if a fraction of what is shown in the movie is true this is scary. There is no privacy left in the internet era. US government can see your whole history through your digital footprints. There is no limit or authorisition required. They do it with impunity and get away with it. Movie is top notch. The lead of Gordon Levitt and Shailene Woodley is superb. Direction of Oliver stone is very good. The movie captivates you and keeps you engrossed. Must watch.