Miss Sloane (2016)

O’Sullivan calls the film entertaining, cynical and fantastical, and hopes it will connect with European audiences. She singles out Sloane’s iconoclasm and unconventional femininity as especially compelling.

Turner finds the political thriller compelling and well-paced, despite a final act that stretches credulity. He singles out Jessica Chastain’s mesmerising, powerhouse performance for praise.

The critic calls the film a twisty, tense and engrossing political thriller. They praise Jessica Chastain’s riveting central performance and the accomplished screenplay.

McCarthy finds the film smart, solid, and bracing, though its intricate political drama might suit television better. He especially praises Jessica Chastain’s tour-de-force portrayal of the ruthless, emotionally complex lobbyist.

Chang finds the film a smart, entertaining political melodrama whose timely intrigue and suspense make it enjoyable despite over-the-top twists. He especially praises Jessica Chastain’s riveting performance and tightly controlled emotional intensity.

Smith finds the film entertaining despite its difficult-to-root-for protagonist and occasionally exhausting dialogue. She especially praises Jessica Chastain’s commanding, intensely focused performance.

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The review finds the film entertaining and intriguing, though it ultimately slips into pat moralism and wish-fulfillment. It praises Jessica Chastain for bringing emotional nuance to an otherwise enigmatic, narrowly drawn character.

The review finds the film compulsively watchable despite its increasingly ludicrous, twist-filled final stretch. It praises Jessica Chastain’s forceful, melancholy performance for keeping the story grounded.

Clarke finds the political thriller just about enjoyable, with Jessica Chastain’s performance helping it succeed. She singles out Chastain’s impressive range and portrayal of a ruthless lobbyist.

Hassenger finds the film slick and watchable but ultimately a square melodrama that mistakes verbosity and bombast for cool sophistication. He praises Jessica Chastain’s commanding charisma, while noting the role gives little room for her subtlety.

Debruge finds the political thriller smart and often electrifying, despite a contrived, disappointing ending. He especially praises Jessica Chastain’s commanding performance and the film’s tense verbal sparring.

Thrift finds the film engaging but says its preposterous ending undermines what came before. He praises Jessica Chastain’s performance while criticizing the film for failing to meaningfully explore political ethics.

Baldwin gives the film a negative verdict, criticizing its portrayal of lobbyists as crusaders against corrupt politics. He objects that this makes them seem separate from the problem they help create.

Hammond calls the film an explosive, highly entertaining political thriller, though he wonders whether its timing will help or hurt. He especially praises Jessica Chastain’s sensational lead performance and the film’s dizzying pace.

The review finds the film an engaging, pertinent courtroom drama, despite its contrived dialogue and heightened style. It especially praises Jessica Chastain’s compelling performance and her ability to make the flawed protagonist sympathetic.

The critic finds the political thriller worthwhile despite familiar plotting and some clichéd subplots. Jessica Chastain’s powerhouse performance is singled out for elevating the film from amusing to riveting.

Colburn finds the film brisk, suspenseful, and entertaining, though its moral double standard and unresolved character portrait keep it from fully satisfying. He praises Jessica Chastain’s compelling screen presence, especially in quiet moments.

Fae finds the film clever and engaging but ultimately hard to believe, despite its strong execution. She particularly praises Jessica Chastain’s near-constant, immaculate performance.

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Formo finds the film an overlong, over-plotted political thriller that is nevertheless a timely crowd-pleaser. He singles out Jessica Chastain’s fierce central performance as the film’s biggest selling point.

Oller pans the film as dull and dramatically unconvincing. He singles out its derivative, monotonous dialogue as the central weakness, despite solid supporting performances.

The critic finds the film undermined by shallow characterization and contrived late twists. Chastain’s performance and the depiction of lobbying’s legislative tactics are singled out for praise.