Overview"The Report" is an American political thriller movie written and directed by Scott Z. Burns. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2019, includes stars consisting of Adam Driver, Annette Bening, Ted Levine, Michael C. Hall, Tim Blake Nelson, Corey Stoll, Maura Tierney, and Jon Hamm. The movie is based upon real occasions following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
PlotThe 2019 movie "The Report" follows the lead character Daniel J. Jones (Adam Driver), a staffer for Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening), who is appointed to lead an investigation into the CIA's usage of abuse on suspected terrorists in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The scope of the inquiry ultimately expands to incorporate the assessment of the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program, which used challenged "boosted interrogation methods".
ExaminationJones invests five years fastidiously evaluating and cross-referencing over six million pages of top-secret documents. His steadfast pursuit of truth discovers stunning details of abhorrent abuse practices like waterboarding and sleep deprivation, carried out in hidden websites outside of U.S. jurisdiction. However, startlingly, his examination also reveals that the program was not just naturally terrible however disastrously inadequate in gathering actionable intelligence.
Political TensionJones deals with resistance and cover-up attempts at every turn as the CIA, White House, and other federal government officials fear the political and international fallout from launching the information. Regardless of experiencing a series of obstacles and efforts to jeopardize the release of the report, Jones stays undeviating in his look for justice and responsibility.
ConclusionThe movie concludes with the partial release of Jones's report (the Executive Summary) in 2014, exposing to the world the gross torture practices sanctioned by the U.S. federal government post-9/ 11 and discrediting the CIA's claims about the effectiveness of the Detention and Interrogation Program. The film ends on a sobering note, acknowledging that despite the fact that the report has actually been released, nobody has actually been held accountable yet for the torture actions.
Vital Reception"The Report" garnered favorable reviews from audiences and critics alike, praising its insightful and well-researched portrayal of a defining moment in American history. The performances of Adam Driver and Annette Bening were commonly recognized, with their representation of the struggle for truth in politics resonating deeply with audiences. The film was equally applauded for its tight script, editing, and well balanced handling of the complex topic.
Conclusion"The Report" is a gripping political thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of state-sanctioned abuse practices and the struggle to bring fact to light. It brings the viewers face-to-face with the consequences of unchecked power, unethical practices, and the disregard for human rights in favor of questionable security tactics. It stands as a testimony to those who attempt to challenge injustices, at the danger of their professions and personal lives, in pursuit of reality.
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