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Rendition Reviews

2007

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A CIA analyst questions his assignment after witnessing an unorthodox interrogation at a secret detention facility outside the US. Read more

Starring	Omar Metwally, Reese Witherspoon, Aramis Knight, Rosie Malek-Yonan
Director	Gavin Hood
Genres	Drama, Thriller

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- When an Egyptian-born, US-resident chemical engineer is spirited away by the CIA, the ramifications are varied. The... read more on Time Out
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- - Trevor Johnston
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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  omg
  
  Oh my god, got up and walked out half way through! Not much more to say, it just never got going. Waste of a fiver!
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - mcnab
  - 3 reviews
  - Doncaster
  - 29 Oct 2007 at 21:49
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  - 0
  Rendition 2007
  
  This was a very good film, very well made and depicted a very serious, but often secret practice of kidnapping and torture without real hard evidence, just a ... read more »
  
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- - Ricia
  - 99 reviews
  - 15 Feb 2012 at 11:48
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  - 0
  Rendition, it made me care.
  
  Those of you that couldn't be bothered to see this film out to its conclusion must have hearts made of stone. Rendition is inhumane and to torture any human... read more »
  
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- 1084393
- - Onlylexus
  - 119 reviews
  - Chesterfield
  - 22 Jan 2012 at 09:42
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  - 1
  Entertainment - no!?!
  
  Wow! This is not entertainment - beware this is a highly politicised film about america violating human rights. Yes maybe this would make you contemplate things... read more »
  
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- 1084233
- - a customer
  - 21 Jan 2012 at 21:38
- - 1
  - 0
  Give it a go!
  
  The movie is OK! It's thought provoking as it makes you wonder how much of this really happens in the world?
  
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- 1082247
- - BSG
  - 4 reviews
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 19:19
- - 1
  - 0
  Topical and intelligent
  
  Rendition: A US law for the handing over of people or property from one jurisdiction to another. For criminals, this is normally extradition. In Rendition, this... read more »
  
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- 1079704
- - ed_nights
  - 41 reviews
  - London
  - 08 Jan 2012 at 12:45
- - 1
  - 0
  Flawed Intelligence
  
  After reading so many reviews claiming this film was dull and boring, I pressed the play button with trepidation, not really looking forward to what I was about... read more »
  
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- - Breathe
  - 34 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 12 Dec 2011 at 19:15
- - 0
  - 0
  Does this happen?
  
  Thought provoking film, makes you think about race and prejudices.
  
  Quite violent in some scenes. Well written thriller.
  
  Downside: Reese ... read more »
  
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- 1069395
- - a customer
  - 01 Dec 2011 at 23:26
- - 0
  - 0
  confused ?
  
  this film and it themes went complely over my head. got so confused in the end it was back ground noise as i got on with household chores. not good
  
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- 1066100
- - a customer
  - 23 Nov 2011 at 10:57
- - 0
  - 0
  2 stories running alongside each other, both equally gripping and emotional, good film
  
  After not knowing what to expect from this film, I was pleasantly surprised by this thrilling and emotional film. It is quite an eye opener with regards to the ... read more »
  
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- - cfh87
  - 25 reviews
  - 14 Nov 2011 at 08:09
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  Exciting and engaging
  
  Rather put off by the various negative reviews here, which are largely unfair, as this is an exciting thriller, cleverly put together to keep you involved ... read more »
  
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- - Moonwalker
  - 38 reviews
  - Dorking
  - 28 Oct 2011 at 14:13
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  omg
  
  Oh my god, got up and walked out half way through! Not much more to say, it just never got going. Waste of a fiver!
  
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  - mcnab
  - 3 reviews
  - Doncaster
  - 29 Oct 2007 at 21:49
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  - 13
  Fine plausibly realistic thriller...
  
  A superb story of political in-gaming, terrorism and blame. This has everything and more, a completely plausible storyline, excellent acting and a neat little ... read more »
  
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- - PaulaWestwood
  - 397 reviews
  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 22 Oct 2007 at 08:51
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  - 1
  Top notch political action thriller!
  
  This is a must-see movie if you like political action thrillers! In contrast to the more in-your-face film 'The Kingdom', also out at the same time, &#... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 18 Oct 2007 at 22:32
- - 37
  - 0
  Brilliant!!
  
  I wasn't too sure what to expect, but this had me on the edge of my chair!! Excellent cast and storyline. I highly recommend. A definite must see!
  
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  - Kent
  - 28 Oct 2007 at 08:53
- - 18
  - 7
  Apalling
  
  This film is absolutely terrible avoid like the plague.
  
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- 531563
- - Smitsel
  - 2 reviews
  - Sunderland
  - 26 Feb 2008 at 16:41
- - 14
  - 0
  Rendition
  
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  This one received a luke warm reception from critics last year as I recall which after watching it last night I am somewhat surprised at as it's a sold ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - WALES
  - 19 May 2008 at 23:21
- - 13
  - 3
  Not Bad
  
  This film was ok but a bit boring. It also shows how soft the Americans are on Terrorism - Forget the UK we just slap them on the wrist - Don't do it again... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 03 Mar 2008 at 10:11
- - 13
  - 4
  PANTS
  
  Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants Pants. Only watch if you literally have an hour and a half to ... read more »
  
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- 598520
- - Ashley Brown
  - My House, Bristol
  - 15 Jul 2008 at 19:06
- - 11
  - 1
  overrated
  
  nothing secial overrated movie. poor plot dont bother with this.
  
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- - a customer
  - newcastle
  - 15 Mar 2008 at 16:26
- - 10
  - 2
  rubbish
  
  the worst film i have seen in along time,nothing actually hapens and most of it is filmed in the dark
  
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- - a customer
  - Banbury
  - 25 Apr 2008 at 23:46

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