Movie Review Official Secrets (15)

Movie Review

Official Secrets (15)

1hr 52m Biography, Drama Romance

The true story of a British whistleblower who leaked information to the press about an illegal NSA spy operation designed to push the UN Security Council into sanctioning the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Director: Gavin Hood

Stars: Matthew Goode, Keira Knightley, MyAnna Buring, Matt Smith.

Any Good?

These real newspaper whistleblower dramas can be a little long and hard work, but happily, this keeps your interest throughout.

Great production values and a great story that had me flip-flopping on who I was sticking up for but by the end was happy and uplifted with the conclusion to the sorry tale.

Knightly carries the film throughout, ably assisted by a mix of good acting talent. A really good Political thriller.

MGN Rating 7.5/10 IMDB rating 7.4/10 Metascore (Critics) Rating 6.3/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3vIYy38Fys