CBR

  • The Report follows Daniel Jones, a Senate staffer in charge of compiling a report... 1 / 9

  • ... about the "enhanced interrogation techniques" that the CIA implemented after 9/11. 2 / 9

  • The film makes a great use of architecture to frame the oppresive environment. 3 / 9

  • Actors Adam Driver, Annette Benning, Michael C. Hall and Jon Hamm are fantastic. 4 / 9

  • However, The Report feels disjointed. 5 / 9

  • While it starts as a political thriller with a strong message against the use of torture... 6 / 9

  • ... the second half feels like a over-long documentary about red tape and cover-ups. 7 / 9

  • Despite the talent involved, The Report can't decide what it wants to be. 8 / 9

  • The focus on the process and not the consequences of EIT makes it feel disingenous. 9 / 9