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East (The)

Country: USA, Language: English, 116 mins

  • Director: Zal Batmanglij
  • Writer: Zal Batmanglij; Brit Marling
  • Producer: Michael Costigan; Jocelyn Hayes

CGiii Comment

Eco-terrorism...and a little implausible.

It definitely delivers a message...but, it's all just too clean, too comfortable and far-fetched.

As 'entertainment' it does an adequate job...despite the rather rapid conclusion.


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The(ir) Blurb...

A successful operative for an elite private intelligence firm is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations.

Cast & Characters

Brit Marling as Sarah;
Alexander Skarsgard as Benji;
Ellen Page as Izzy;
Toby Kebbell as Doc;
Shiloh Fernandez as Luca;
Aldis Hodge as Thumbs;
Danielle Macdonald as Tess;
Hillary Baack as Eve;
Patricia Clarkson as Sharon;
Jason Ritter as Tim