Paladin | Release Date: July 13, 2018
7.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 14 Ratings
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GreenredJul 17, 2018
Great documentary; moving and thought provoking! Puts a human face to terrorism.
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djmoviemanJul 17, 2018
Astonishing footage from real Al-Qaeda jihadis in Saudi Arabia, who just seem like kids (terrifyingly!). Director Jon Hacker skillfully presents the footage in a very objective way, letting the viewer make up their own mind, but the film isAstonishing footage from real Al-Qaeda jihadis in Saudi Arabia, who just seem like kids (terrifyingly!). Director Jon Hacker skillfully presents the footage in a very objective way, letting the viewer make up their own mind, but the film is nonetheless powerful and shocking, indeed more so. Expand
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hblanksJul 17, 2018
This film tells the story of Al Qaeda members operating in their home country and the Saudi government's efforts to defeat them. No talking heads, just extraordinary, compelling footage, both seized from Al Qaeda and shot by the SaudiThis film tells the story of Al Qaeda members operating in their home country and the Saudi government's efforts to defeat them. No talking heads, just extraordinary, compelling footage, both seized from Al Qaeda and shot by the Saudi security forces. Expand
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joauk7Jul 17, 2018
It's a great if shocking documentary. There's little voiceover, meaning it's just you watching kids and young men living their ordinary, banal lives whilst preparing for and engaging in terrorism. It depicts both the innocence and absoluteIt's a great if shocking documentary. There's little voiceover, meaning it's just you watching kids and young men living their ordinary, banal lives whilst preparing for and engaging in terrorism. It depicts both the innocence and absolute evil of terrorism without flinching away from what is often extremely disturbing imagery. Expand
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YcaspiJul 17, 2018
Extraordinary editing. Such an important intake on the nature of Al Qaeda. Videos are taken from an Al Qaeda gang members demonstrating the complexity and brutality of the terror group.
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markarenacpsJul 23, 2018
Rarely do I end watching a film/ documentary unable to move from my seat - processing slowly what I have just seen. This is a brilliant and powerful piece of filmmaking - and left me mulling over so many issues that it stayed with me forRarely do I end watching a film/ documentary unable to move from my seat - processing slowly what I have just seen. This is a brilliant and powerful piece of filmmaking - and left me mulling over so many issues that it stayed with me for days. Loved this for a whole range of complex and compelling reasons. A must see. Expand
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