The Debt (2010)

"There's nothing here that feels particularly original beyond the structure itself, which skillfully keeps one guessing until late in the game."

"The Debt pays off as an intelligent thriller that's more concerned with human emotions than political intrigue."

"IT grips like the proverbial vice, skilfully negotiating a succession of twists, turns and reversals against an expertly recreated Cold War setting."

"The Debt holds you in its grip."

"This stuff plays to the strength of cinema, underlining the details of each strategy and the dangers it involves."

"Director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) doesn't stage the events like something out of a seamless action thriller — he creates suspense with the rough edge of reality."

"This offers something for those looking for a film with more on its mind than simple set-pieces."

"Madden’s dark, moody, complex exploration of guilt and identity taps into a rich vein of moral ambiguity."