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2/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/07/2019
This monotonous and tedious biopic from the once fiercely provocative Oliver Stone gives only an ankle deep look at the story behind the NSA's most wanted man.
Rating of
3/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/23/2017
Sure the pace is a bit slow, the story fully one-sided and Oliver Stone feels like he's coasting a big but Snowden loses none of the impact. A lot of credit goes to Joseph Gordon-Levitt for another spot-on performance, and an excellent supporting cast including Shailene Woodley, Rhys Ifans, Timothy Olyphant and, surprisingly, even Nicholas Cage. And, in the case of the last film I saw Gordon-Levitt, there is also an accompany documentary that is must-see viewing, Citizenfour from Laura Poitras (which overlaps some with this film). Watch both, you'll be more informed and angrier than ever.
Rating of
3/4
Amy - wrote on 09/20/2016
Nicely restrained in tone, to the point of sometimes being a bit boring. A little hagiographic for my tastes, but makes its points clearly and compellingly.
