The Gatekeepers

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: February 1, 2013

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 32 Ratings

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TyranianDec 22, 2019

Fascinating documentary that condemns Israel's counter-terrorism measures but doesn't delve too deeply into why they might be necessary.

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foxgroveApr 16, 2013

A fascinating and interesting documentary about the Shin Bet, Israel's security agency. The film expertly mixes archive footage with six talking heads, who were former leaders of the organisation, to present a disturbing portrait from allA fascinating and interesting documentary about the Shin Bet, Israel's security agency. The film expertly mixes archive footage with six talking heads, who were former leaders of the organisation, to present a disturbing portrait from all sides. As one former leader says 'One man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter'. The film does get a bit bogged down with less interesting asides, but generally it's on the money. It also lends credence to the famous quote 'What's the definition of hell on earth'? Answer Other People! After watching this I can only agree.… Expand

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NCDoctomJul 18, 2013

This is a fascinating movie no doubt. It is also depressing in the extreme, be sure to take a double dose of your favorite anti-depressant before and after you go. This movie gives credence to the adage that power corrupts. The power of theThis is a fascinating movie no doubt. It is also depressing in the extreme, be sure to take a double dose of your favorite anti-depressant before and after you go. This movie gives credence to the adage that power corrupts. The power of the Israeli intelligence agency has been and continues to be a terrible thing. I left the movie feeling so sad not just for the Palestinians, but for the Israeli citizens, who have had to endure 60 plus years of strife. What a shame.… Expand

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