I don't get the hate

Rating: 8/10 (27 February 2014)

This is an extremely well crafted film that manages to take events that moved very slowly and present them in a way that never feels slow. The performances are solid (though not spectacular). The way KB builds the tension is nothing short of amazing. One of the best action/thrillers I have ever seen.
I get that some reviewers may not like the politics as they are presented, especially the somewhat derisive attitude the operatives have towards the new administration and the new "rules" they feel interferes with their mission. However, none of that detracts from the really beautiful job KB does in the film. I'm tempted to give it 9 stars, but I'll stick with 8 just because 9 or 10 should be reserved for very very few films.