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The Commissioner [Region 2]

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Great acting all around make this intriguing political thriller altogether believable. This is not merely a one-dimensional story of corruption within the higher circles of European government and international big business. Rather, its a nuanced, layered gem of plot-twists within plot-twists--but at just the right balance. That is, its just complex enough to keep you thinking and surprised throughout, but also transparent enough to make sense and come together. If you want a high-gadget, violence-and-action filled pop movie, this is not for you. But if you want a highly intelligent, entertaining and even enlightening political thriller, this is for you. It makes most other comparable thrillers seem superficial in comparison.

THE COMMISSIONER is an adaptation of Stanley Johnson's novel. Here, philandering British government officer James Morton believes he's been banshed to a nowhere job in Brussels. His post as Industry Commissioner proves otherwise.

Knowledge of a corrupt industrial power play involving a German outfit that manuufactured Zyklon B during WWII endangers Morton's life but he does the right thing despite threats, a failed bombing and a disloyal assistant.

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(6.0) The Commissioner (UK/Germany/Begium/USA-1998) - John Hurt/Rosana Pastor/Alice Krige/Armin Mueller-Stahl/Simon Chandler/David Morrissey/James Faulkner/Alan MacNaughton