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Snowden

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Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He now knows that a virtual mountain of data is being assembled to track all forms of digital communication -- not just from foreign governments and terrorist groups, but from ordinary Americans. When Snowden decides to leak this classified information, he becomes a traitor to some, a hero to others and a fugitive from the law.
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Snowden boasts a thrilling fact-based tale and a solid lead performance from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, even if director Oliver Stone saps the story of some of its impact by playing it safe.

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Elena Lazic Little White Lies Yet although Gordon-Levitt presence helps to keep us invested in the story, you'll be left wondering how this dull, overlong film might have turned out in the hands of a less bombastic filmmaker. Mar 21, 2018 Full Review K. Austin Collins The Ringer But what [Snowden] mostly adds up to is a strange, disappointing movie. Aug 10, 2017 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Snowden's intellect is most effectively conveyed in Gordon-Levitt's eyes - watchful, sober and clouded by doubt, they are a window into his impossible ethical quandary. Rated: 3/5 Dec 11, 2016 Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews Oliver Stone's best movie in years Aug 7, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Stone brings to light that our disturbed and anxious feelings about cyber-scrutiny are not paranoia, because that word suggests the menace isn't real. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 11, 2022 Full Review David Gonzalez The Cinematic Reel While not in the upper tier of Stones films, Snowden is an educational tour into Oliver Stones U.S. The film has a feel of JFK and brings to light more questions most of us would never think to ask. Rated: 3/4 Feb 14, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kirill M Когда история на порядок лучше фильма. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Gábor H What a strange film. While the topic was intriguing, the acting left much to be desired. I found it difficult to take seriously. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/03/24 Full Review Marshall C Impactful. Logical. Borderline biblical. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/24 Full Review Michael K Watched 5/19/2024. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review Audience Member Very interesting movie and fact based. Overall good and definitely makes you realize the extent can government can go. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review donnie m i'm watching now and it's interestingbut why do 'some' actors think it's cute or sexy to chew like a pig (gum) while talking, it's SO gross Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He now knows that a virtual mountain of data is being assembled to track all forms of digital communication -- not just from foreign governments and terrorist groups, but from ordinary Americans. When Snowden decides to leak this classified information, he becomes a traitor to some, a hero to others and a fugitive from the law.
Director
Oliver Stone
Producer
Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Philip Schulz-Deyle, Fernando Sulichin
Screenwriter
Oliver Stone, Kieran Fitzgerald
Distributor
Open Road
Production Co
Onda Entertainment, Endgame Entertainment, KrautPack Entertainment, Wild Bunch, Vendian Entertainment
Rating
R (Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 16, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.6M
Runtime
2h 14m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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