a good idea, but told in a boring manner

Rating: 5/10 (25 December 2007)

I didn't think this movie was that good. It was rather boring, way too long. Not to mention the main characters don't do a whole lot. Sure, Edward Wilson helps start up the CIA, but this is far from a spy thriller. Jolie isn't given much to do except be a forgotten housewife. There were too many characters, and I got lost as to who was who. Also, with all the time jumping, it just added to the confusion of the film. Who was spying on who? Who were all the guys with Russian accents Edward kept meeting with in DC. I'm still not sure.
Edward is faced with defending his countries secrets or giving up his own son. He chooses what a true patriot would do; however, helps protect his son also.
FINAL VERDICT: Boring, the nearly 3 hour running time really drags this movie down.