The Debt

Another film whose release was delayed due to the financial woes of Miramax. Gladly the delay was not due to a bad film as is often the case.

This is a remake of a film called 'Ha-Hov' which I have not seen. But it is an excellent story. My only problem with the film is that I felt there was no enough known about the characters. Why they were chosen for such an important mission. The man they are sent to capture sounds like an important thing and they seem like fairly young and inexperienced agents. However they are chosen to go on this important mission. I was however able to get over this small problem and really enjoy the film. It is an excellent thriller. The ending is set up nicely at the beginning but there is a neat little twist in the middle which changes your perspective. The way the story unfolds with the flashbacks also adds a great deal of drama.

Helen Mirren once again proves she is one of the greatest actresses working today. I don't think she can give a bad performance if she tried. As her younger self Jessica Chastain is wonderful. Such a young forceful actress who is establishing herself as one of the best. She moves so nicely from sweet and innocent to tough and angry so easily. Marton Csokas has played creepy so well before and does it nicely here too. Tom Wilkinson as his older self was good but lacked that creepiness of his younger days. I love to see Sam Worthington do something with a bit more meaning and depth. He lacks a bit in his performance but I like that he is trying to move away from the dumb action hero roles. Ciaran Hinds does a better job as the older version of his character. Nicely portraying the burden he has had to endure. Jesper Christensen plays their kidnap victim with enough evil that your so glad they want to get rid of him.

There are so many great adult dramas out there at the moment and this is just one of the best. A great thriller with wonderful performances.