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Beirut
Action · Thriller · Drama · 2018
In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working under cover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.
Movie details
Beirut
“Beirut, 1982: The Paris of the Middle East Was Burning”
2018 Action · Thriller · Drama 1h 49m
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TMDB
6.3 / 10
Community rating
In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working under cover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Beirut?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Brad Anderson
Written by
Tony Gilroy
Jon Hamm
Mason Skiles
Rosamund Pike
Sandy Crowder
Shea Whigham
Gary Ruzak
Dean Norris
Donald Gaines
Mark Pellegrino
Cal Riley
Douglas Hodge
Sully
Alon Aboutboul
Roni Niv
Court is in session
Put Beirut on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.