We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks (2013)

Toro considers the documentary vital and compelling despite its unfinished feel. He praises its clear-eyed focus on Bradley Manning and the deaths revealed in leaked military footage.

Olsen calls the documentary a gripping, ambitious major work. He praises how Gibney skillfully interweaves the stories of Assange and Manning, especially Manning’s emotional online chats.

Wilding finds the documentary a dynamic, smart and fine examination of the WikiLeaks story. He particularly praises its heartbreaking portrayal of Bradley Manning and its willingness to tackle the story’s grey areas.

The review is strongly positive about the documentary. It praises Alex Gibney’s skill at unpicking complex issues through investigative filmmaking.

Dowd finds the documentary informative but uneven, with Assange’s absence leaving it unbalanced. He praises its accessible overview and the human focus on Bradley Manning’s story.

Edelstein finds the documentary enthralling and probing, with its personal story ultimately overtaking its political revelations. He praises Gibney’s interwoven account of Bradley Manning as especially affecting.

The Standard finds Gibney’s documentary an entertaining, thoughtful polemic and a useful introduction to WikiLeaks. It particularly praises the endearing moment of Assange dancing alone to disco music.

Kay finds the documentary thoughtful but says it reveals little about Assange, its central mystery. He praises its poignant account of Bradley Manning’s story as its most memorable achievement.

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Debruge finds the portrait feisty but dramatically lacking, with the WikiLeaks story’s central conflict failing to compel. He singles out Bradley Manning, whose conflicted character leaves the strongest impression.

McCarthy finds the documentary muddled and lacking perspective, with flashy presentation undermining its political aims. He criticizes its superficial intrigue and says it favors snazzy graphics over deeper insight into its subjects.

Dibdin finds the documentary breathlessly compelling but troubling and ultimately unresolved. She especially praises its psychological probing, including the moving portrayal of Bradley Manning.

Jones calls the documentary shocking, informative, and important, though its storytelling embellishments make it an imperfect slog. He praises its fascinating material and candid interviews, while criticizing its sometimes awkward structure.

Ellingson finds the documentary fascinating and provocative, though its story feels unfinished and its focus too narrow. She singles out Manning’s on-screen chat messages as especially compelling and sympathetic.

Munro finds that Gibney’s film mostly does justice to the people behind WikiLeaks, though Assange remains elusive. He singles out Chelsea Manning’s sacrifices and emotional turmoil as the story’s human heart.

Horton finds the documentary compelling and well made, but ultimately incomplete and frustratingly unbalanced. He praises its engaging account of WikiLeaks’ early history and its visually exciting storytelling.