State of Play
State of Play is the definition of a solid thriller. Good acting, tight direction, and political intrigue are all there. There is a great ebb and flow of plot development and twists that kept me very interested throughout the whole film. The final twist in State of Play, however, is somewhat predictable and follows a little too closely with thriller conventions. There had been such a buildup that the final reveal was a let down. The movie had already taken us in for a landing and then just dropped us on the deck with one last surprise. Aside from this I really liked the characters and thought the dynamic between the journalists was very entertaining. Worth a look. 3.5/5
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