Rating of
3.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 09/25/13
'The East' boasts some of Brit Marling's best work, both as an actor and writer. This political thriller sets out to entertain and impose some morally ambiguous questions. By keeping the plot extremely tight and fast paced, we never loose focus on our main protagonist's undercover mission to infiltrate this seemingly cultist (terrorist to some) branded group. The sustained tension compliments the dramatic scenes so evenly. As we dive deeper into The East, it becomes harder to distinguish the true nature of their goal. This is played out perfectly between the characters in the group. The ending is satisfying in the way in which it leaves more up to the viewer's own decisions.
