Beirut (R)
synopsis
A U.S. diplomat (Jon Hamm) flees Lebanon in 1972 after a tragic incident at his home. Ten years later, he is called back to war-torn Beirut by CIA operative (Rosamund Pike) to negotiate for the life of a friend he left behind. (Formerly titled High Wire Act)
details
Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller
1 hr. 49 min.
Opened April 11th, 2018
MovieGoer Review
Beirut is, without a doubt, an imperfect thriller. The narrative is at times too dense, some aspects of the ending are too pat, and there are some internal inconsistencies the movie never explains. But, damn, is it good to watch a movie tha... MORE
synopsis
A U.S. diplomat (Jon Hamm) flees Lebanon in 1972 after a tragic incident at his home. Ten years later, he is called back to war-torn Beirut by CIA operative (Rosamund Pike) to negotiate for the life of a friend he left behind. (Formerly titled High Wire Act)
details
Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller
1 hr. 49 min.
Opened April 11th, 2018
MovieGoer Review
Beirut is, without a doubt, an imperfect thriller. The narrative is at times too dense, some aspects of the ending are too pat, and there are some internal inconsistencies the movie never explains. But, damn, is it good to watch a movie tha... MORE