The Debt (2010)

Sharkey finds the film a superbly crafted, brainy espionage thriller with strong momentum. She especially praises Jesper Christensen’s chilling, nuanced performance as the Nazi surgeon.

The review is positive, suggesting the thriller sells itself through its cast. It singles out Helen Mirren, Ciarán Hinds and Tom Wilkinson as the main draw.

Smith finds the film a gripping thriller, though its final act is preposterous and its revenge premise feels superficial beside Munich. He singles out Jessica Chastain’s performance as especially memorable.

Rabin finds the film’s exploration of guilt and identity compelling but says its love triangle feels trivial beside the Nazi crimes at its center. He singles out the tense encounters between Chastain and Christensen for praise.

Thomas finds the thriller smart, tense and worthwhile despite a disappointing finale. He singles out Jessica Chastain and Helen Mirren’s performances as its highlight.

The critic finds the thriller engaging despite an occasionally loose plot and an implausible final section. Helen Mirren and Jessica Chastain are singled out for their strong performances.

Honeycutt finds the thriller effective overall, though its timeline creates a jarring problem for the ending. He praises the vivid characters and suspenseful production, especially the cinematography, sets, and score.

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The critic calls it decent but unspectacular, with the cast lifting it above the ordinary. They single out the calibre of the performances, including Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson and Jessica Chastain.

Kate Stables finds it a sturdy psychological suspense thriller, though its final act strains credibility. She praises its intriguing focus on the dilemmas of a female lead agent.

The review finds the thriller uneven, with its implausible plot weighed down by gloomy reflection. It praises Jesper Christensen for a calm, clever performance that dominates the film.

Edelstein finds the thriller gripping despite its increasingly absurd turns. He praises the carefully built suspense, especially the weight carried by the characters’ faces.

Mintzer finds the thriller polished and suspenseful but weighed down by conventional plotting and an overdone love triangle. He praises the flashbacks’ gritty details and the film’s skillful handling of its multiple locations and time periods.

French finds the thriller dramatically unconvincing and morally unsatisfactory. He praises the tense Berlin operation and Jesper Christensen’s chilling Nazi portrayal.

The review finds the film smart, involving entertainment, despite some jarring visual matches between the younger and older cast. It especially praises the performances of Helen Mirren and Jessica Chastain.

Lambie finds the film a mildly diverting thriller, but says its 1990s sections make the story stumble. He praises Jesper Christensen’s hypnotic performance as the Nazi war criminal.

The critic finds it an entertaining, solid political thriller, though it loses momentum and its reveals can be predictable. Helen Mirren’s strong performance is singled out as a major asset.

Goldberg finds the film uneven, criticizing its unclear characterization and its shift toward conventional spy-thriller plotting. He praises the tense safe-house sequence, where the operatives confront their fears and the mission’s moral complications.

Roark finds the film suspenseful and well-acted, but says its contrived ending undermines its moral argument. He particularly praises Jessica Chastain’s performance and the polished direction, which make the thriller’s characters matter.