Rating of
3/4
Better than I thought it would be..
mdtinney - wrote on 07/19/09
The International is a gripping espionage/conspiracy thriller directed by German director Tom Tykwer who made Run Lola Run and Perfume. The first part of the film is deliberately paced with a slowly unfolding investigation but this slower pace makes the action scenes resonate all the more when they arrive, and we have seen enough to feel the characters peril. The movie has, for a thriller, quite a European sensibility and I wonder if some American audiences might take umbrage at it's anti-capitalist stance or struggle with the relative lack of action, romance and humour. Clive Owen turns in a great performance as a driven, serious man and is complemented by good performances from the rest of the cast. If you like conspiracy/spy movies or enjoy John Le Carre type novels you will really enjoy this movie
