The International delves into the world of banking and brings to life a darker side of the finance business . The movie keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as the characters Louis Salinger, an Interpol agent, and Eleanor Whitman, an Assistant DA, played by Clive Owen and Naomi Watts; try to bring a corrupt bank to justice. There are several twists and turns in the movie that the outcome proves to be very surprising. Granted there are a few slow moments that drag the movie along, it is still one of the best thrillers to see. Clive Owen gives a remakeable performance filled with sarcastic wit and touch of tough guy persona. Naomi Watts also gives an enjoyable performance though sometimes it seems like she is extremely tired in a few scenes. The scenic shots from Berlin to Italy to Turkey and great scene in the famous Guggenheim Museum will definately keep everyone attention as they take a journey on this International thrill ride.

I wish I would have read the reviews before going to see this movie... Had to be the most boring movie that I have ever seen... We tried to wait until the end, but just couldn't do it. I was ready to leave after about half hour, gave it a chance. Starts out quick but gets very slow fast. Had to leave with about 20 minutes left. My teenage sons were bored too. Shame...the trailer shows a lot of action, that is about all there is.

This movie is AWESOME because, the director/producer obviously did his or her home work about the inner working of the Banksters..... Anyone who has studied the "Money Masters" "Money as Debt" and "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" and "The Creature From Jeckyl Island" recognized the pure truth hidden in this film. When the Italian politician made made the point about it not being about the money, but the "The Debt" and that was the truth, and the Federal Reserve, the IMF and the World Bank have been screwing Americans ever ever since they got control. Wake up sheeple.

I enjoyed "The International" very much. It kept me on the edge of my seat to see what would happen next. They also showed the neat cities, countries and towns around the world, such as Berlin, France, and Turkey. They have great landscapes. There wasnt a lot of action but the suspense made up for it. It makes you think if something like this can actually happen. It is kind of true how they want everyone to be in debt, just so they can make more money. Good movie. Go see it. Clive Owen is a great actor as well.

Feb. 12 - I just attended the advance press preview of this suspenseful high-quality sleek movie starring Clive Own and Naomi Watts - good chemistry. I was thoroughly entertained for the entire 1hr 58minutes duration. Director Tom Tykwer has a firm grip on the suspense/thriller genre and he skillfully shot this movie in multiple locations around the globe - Berlin, Istanbul, NYC, France, and Milan. And competent editing by Mathilde Bonnefoy helped solidify the thrilling plot clarity and continuity based on the original screenplay by Eric Singer. The International moved along briskly and there were chair-gripping scenes as well as dramatic scenes that showcased both Clive Owen's and Naomi Watts' considerable talents. The supporting cast gave above-average performances. Great ending that provides a satisfying closure for the story - thematically heavy with thought-provoking moral dilemmas. VERDICT: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. A DEFINITE MUST-SEE for action/thriller fans.