The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Director | Stephen Gaghan |
| Runtime | 128 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (1470 votes) |
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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Stephen Gaghan
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
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