The East (2013)
Average Rating: 8.4/10
Reviews Counted: 8
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 1
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THE EAST, a suspenseful and provocative espionage thriller from acclaimed writer-director Zal Batmanglij and writer-actress Brit Marling, stars Marling as former FBI agent Sarah Moss. Moss is starting a new career at Hiller Brood, an elite private intelligence firm that ruthlessly protects the interests of its A-list corporate clientele. Handpicked for a plum assignment by the company's head honcho, Sharon (Patricia Clarkson), Sarah goes deep undercover to infiltrate The East, an elusive
May 31, 2013 Limited
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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If "The East" were from anyone other than writer/director Zal Batmanglij and writer/star Brit Marling, I'd be much more excited about it.
Top CriticThe second picture in a fascinating collaboration with producer-writer-star Brit Marling, this clever, involving spy drama builds to a terrific level of intrigue before losing some steam in its second half.
Undercover anxieties drive satisfying eco-minded suspense film.
Marling is wonderful as always, Alexander Skarsgaard is appropriately mysterious as the leader of the group, and Ellen Page turns in her best performance in years.
When she dyes her hair blonde to go undercover, that's like the James Bond gun barrel to me. Brit is back!
A stunningly inventive thriller.
A refreshing concept, persuasive acting, and effective pacing make Brit Marling's latest, The East, one of the most captivating films of Sundance 2013.
A polished thriller that grows muddled and predictable as it zooms along.
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