A Most Wanted Man

Roadside Attractions | Release Date: July 25, 2014

7.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 167 Ratings

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andrewapwJul 26, 2014

It was a snoozefest. Steer clear of this one. The acting was fine, but the story put me to sleep. It is a shame that PSH's last movie was this. Do not even waste your time when this goes to video. Just avoid this movie.

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NikolayGNov 7, 2014

I am convinced this movie received generally positive reviews for two reasons: Le Carre wrote the novel (and reviewers decades ago decided to love everything he produces regardless of the quality of his books; is he still coasting on The SpyI am convinced this movie received generally positive reviews for two reasons: Le Carre wrote the novel (and reviewers decades ago decided to love everything he produces regardless of the quality of his books; is he still coasting on The Spy Who Came in from the Cold after all this time?), and it came out shortly after the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman who stars in it. It certainly did not get positive reviews for the quality of the story, which is the single most lead footed, plodding, predictable spy story I have ever seen. I'm all for dialogue and I was glad to sit down for a spy story that would be free of the routine cliches of guns and disguises, poison pens, and so on. But I did not expect the story also to be devoid of complexity, devoid of depth of character (one of the things literary thrillers are supposed to have), devoid of surprise, and mostly devoid of suspense. After the first forty-five minutes or so I realized the movie wasn't going to go anywhere. I gave up on it half a hour before the end, but then watched the last half hour the next morning. Nothing much happened. It has about as much plot and character development in its two plus hours, as you'd expect in the first 20 minutes of any other movie.

Yes the acting was very good and it was fun to hear a Tom Waits song at the end over the credits. But without a story acting's got nothing to do. And sitting through a whole movie for a two minute song at the end, isn't my idea of a good time.… Expand

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dave89791Jul 25, 2014

Perhaps I'm a bit harsh with this rating, but it's to warn away folks from seeing this

On a scale of up to 4 stars, I'd probably give it 1.5 stars or so due to the good acting and occasionally clever story There is virtually no actionPerhaps I'm a bit harsh with this rating, but it's to warn away folks from seeing this

On a scale of up to 4 stars, I'd probably give it 1.5 stars or so due to the good acting and occasionally clever story

There is virtually no action (except for a foot chase, Philip Seymour Hoffman playing the piano, a document signing, and a fender bender), no character development, very little detail such as to explain the motivations and any backstory for any of the characters.

I regret seeing this.

If you liked Tinker Tailor Solider Spy, you probably would like this since both films are completely devoid of substance and excitement (though this movie isn't quite as terrible as Tinker Tailor).

I don't think I will ever read John le Carré book or see a movie based on one ever again.

I recommend only those who like John le Carré and also liked Tinker to see this one, otherwise I'd avoid at all costs… Expand

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dmmcphotmailcomSep 18, 2014

Absolutely awful film, the worst I have ever seen. Almost everyone at the showing left the cinema before the end of the film. Extremely slow and boring.

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BroyaxJun 12, 2019

Ce fillm est un brûlot anti-CIA et anti-américain comme on en a rarement vu. Il est déformé par son prisme angéliste permanent visant à nous faire prendre des vessies pour des lanternes : à se demander qui sont les méchants là-dedans si ceCe fillm est un brûlot anti-CIA et anti-américain comme on en a rarement vu. Il est déformé par son prisme angéliste permanent visant à nous faire prendre des vessies pour des lanternes : à se demander qui sont les méchants là-dedans si ce n'est la CIA ou les services allemands qui veulent mettre en taule les terroristes... quelle idée franchement que de tenter d'attraper ces crevures en fait ?

En tout cas, le méchant, ce n'est pas non plus le gentil Tchétchène, frais migrant tout juste arrivé à Hambourg, car lui est victime des Russes, c'est-à-dire de la mafia russe et des militaires russes corrompus, ce qui revient au même (salauds de Russes, gentils Tchétchènes !). Comme le réalisateur ne pouvait pas nier entièrement les évidences, ni ignorer le terrorisme islamiste entièrement, il donne tout de même le gars Abdallah qui finance via ses ONG des choses pas très catholiques. Mais c'est juste "histoire de"...

De toute façon, le réalisme est ici grosso merdo très discutable, voire pas vraiment crédible pour un euro. Ce service de renseignements allemand qui retourne le banquier et l'avocate ? une avocate qui ressemble à tout sauf à une avocate : j'aurais plutôt dit une pétasse et blondasse qui ramasse les migrants à la soupe populaire, rien de plus. Le-dit service se fait doubler régulièrement par la Police allemande et la CIA de toute façon : qu'est-ce qu'ils sont méchants ceux-là... c'est insupportable !

Bref, c'est du foutage de gueule de A à Z, par ailleurs très lent et qui passe son temps à faire son Caliméro. La fin touche le fond avec les gros 4x4 de la CIA-NSA-FBI en plein Berlin ! bah bien sûr, c'est un complot, on vous dit : le 11 septembre, c'était un coup (fumant) de la CIA.

C'est vraiment n'importe quoi et nul à chier, cette merde !… Expand

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