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The East (2013)

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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

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Brit Marling, Zal Batmanglij

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A compelling portrait of what gets lost (and found) when a cause becomes an obsession.

May 22, 2013 Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly
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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.

January 30, 2013 Full Review Source: Film.com
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The 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.

January 22, 2013 Full Review Source: Variety
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Undercover anxieties drive satisfying eco-minded suspense film.

January 22, 2013 Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter
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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.

February 5, 2013 Full Review Source: Paste Magazine
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When she dyes her hair blonde to go undercover, that's like the James Bond gun barrel to me. Brit is back!

January 30, 2013 Full Review Source: CraveOnline
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A stunningly inventive thriller.

January 23, 2013 Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium
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A refreshing concept, persuasive acting, and effective pacing make Brit Marling's latest, The East, one of the most captivating films of Sundance 2013.

January 22, 2013 Full Review Source: We Got This Covered
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A polished thriller that grows muddled and predictable as it zooms along.

January 22, 2013 Full Review Source: Screen International
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Audience Reviews for The East

It seems like director Zal Batmanglij has something very interesting to say with "The East", echoing the rebellious acts of groups such as WikiLeaks and Anonymous.
February 9, 2013
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