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The potential occasionally that DVD technology offers to hear a commentary from the director or cast members is not always essential, but in the case of ‘The International’ is highly necessary.
This is a movie that actually appears seriously well shot and well acted, yet requires concentration and a great deal of attention for the viewer to understand. The problems that arise throughout are simply a missed amount of useful explanations as to what the subject is about.
Commentary adds value
It would seem that actually gained knowledge from Tom Tywker, the German director reveals more on the motives of a bank that uses chaos to create debt. Without the commentary however, very little is explained, yet the initial premise is interesting enough and there are scenes of an intelligent and thoughtful mind at work.
Therefore if a viewer asks logically as to what is actually happening, they may become frustrated – as does the Interpol Agent working on the continuing case.
Whereas, rarely is the creative process of filmmaking or movies a waste of time, because of the purpose of the project undertaken. ‘The International’ does contain enough momentum through its direction generated with its intent and is inspired by the brilliance of films such as ‘The Conversation’.
Yet because points within the story are never actually clearly made as to what the subject of ‘The International’ is really about. This lack of knowledge seems to merely cause a negative reaction simmering in any viewer.
A shame really that ‘when in a difficult situation to get out, the only thing to do is go further in’, is said by one character, the director should have listened to such important advice.
