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Movie Reviews of Traitor
Movie Review: Traitor - a passionate Don Cheadle movie that should have gotten more attention
Summary: 5 Stars
You have to wonder if Cheadle is making more and more movies that he has a passion for the message? Thinking Hotel Rwanda and Traitor.
In this movie, you are left to question where he is coming from. To whom is he a traitor to? Is he a traitor at all?
What you get is a sense of the good side of Islam. Cheadle quotes the Quran through the movie, even quoting the opposite views that extremists quote. My favorite: "Mohammed said, 'if you kill one man, you kill all of humanity."" Wow, how powerful.
What I like about this movie juxtaposed against movies like 'Body of Lies' or 'Syriana' is that you see Cheadle and the men who are trying to catch him. Not a lot of back and forth and three story threads at one time. This movie is one straighforward, intense story.
Cheadle is one great actor, he is believable. You like him, even when he is playing the 'enemy.' It is a movie that reflects courage and in this confusing world we live in, gives us a sense of balance that must be sought out as we relate to our fellow man.
Movie Review: Cheadle's a star!
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
Don Cheadle gives a wonderful performance as Samir Horn. . . .and that's all I'm going to say, because anything more would ruin the film for you. Yes, it's an "international spy thriller/espionage/war on terror story that spans the globe." Some locations are exotic--Sudan, Yemen, Marseille, also London and Washington. But the movie is more, much more. Afterwards, you may think about the unanswerable question--does the end justify the means? And if you conclude it does, what's the personal price you pay? Cheadle's anguish is plain to see as he wrestles with the question. Guy Pearce is also marvelous as an FBI agent who believes he knows the answer, but never stops thinking. Highly recommended!
This film has a PG-13 rating but I'd be cautious. A teen may find it hard to follow, and it's violent at times.
Movie Review: Disturbing
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie deals with terrorism and counterterrorism. The movie is very well crafted, with acting, characters, plot, scenery, special effects, etc. which all come together without any significant flaws. I felt like I was watching real events and I was engrossed.
The messages implicit (and sometimes fairly explicit) in the movie are that good guys aren't all good, bad guys aren't all bad, we often can't sort out the good and bad guys, and innocent people are routinely caught in the crossfire (tragically, sometimes en masse). To solve the problem, we need to address its root causes, since this back and forth exchange of blows won't resolve anything and may well escalate the problem. Don't we all want a world in which our children and grandchildren don't have to worry about these kinds of dangers?
I'm giving this movie 5 stars because it does its job well, and I don't see any reason to deduct a star. I recommend the movie to anyone interested in looking at a realistic portrayal of this sad conflict.
Movie Review: Traitor?
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
Wow! What a movie! This was a movie I wanted to see in the theater but didn't find the time to get around to seeing, but I made a mental note to see it on DVD. Traitor is one of those movies that's gonna leave you thinking. The start of the movie some may think it's a bit slow, but it gives you the upbringing of the main character (Don Cheadle), thus leading to his beliefs during the film.
The movie is right up there with the Bourne movies (and in many ways the two main characters are alike), but I think Traitor leaves you thinking about the ending and your beliefs. Is what you see and think what someone is doing the true meaning of it what's going on and why they're doing it?
Movie Review: Brilliant Performance By Don Cheadle
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
This is a very fast paced action, suspense thriller with twists and turns that make you wonder which side of the fence you want to be on. When does right become wrong and who gets to decide the good from the bad? How far is one willing to go? These are issues being faced by an undercover agent as he trys to do his job as well as do the right thing.....or does he have that luxury? Don Cheadle does a wonderful job in bringing this character to life. Guy Pearce also did well as the persistent agent also trying to do his job. I think the moral of this story is...."You can't always tell your friends from your enemies". "As well as the lack of morals and principles will always lead to the breakdown of any society."