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The Whistleblower (2010) 7.1
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7.1/10 from 14,696 users
Metascore: 59/100
Reviews: 65 user | 121 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com A drama based on the experiences of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska cop who served as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia and outed the U.N. for covering up a sex scandal. Director:Larysa Kondracki |
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| Monica Bellucci | ... | ||
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Peter Ward
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Jan Van Der Velde
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Luba
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Alexandru Potocean | ... |
Viko
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Blakely
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Irka
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Halyna
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Nick Kaufman
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Fred Murray
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Coca Bloos | ... |
Milena
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Jim Higgins
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Inspired by true events, Kathy (Rachel Weisz) is an American police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, cover-up and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk. Written by Production
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Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for disturbing violent content including a brutal sexual assault, graphic nudity and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
27 October 2011 (Germany) See more »Also Known As:
La verdad oculta See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$61,002 (USA) (5 August 2011)Gross:
$1,120,914 (USA) (21 October 2011)Company Credits
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Raya: [in Ukrainian] I have to get home. Mama's gonna kill me.
Luba: No. You are staying with me tonight. Roman wants us there at nine in the morning. Raya, we've been over this. It's just a few months working in a hotel.
Raya: Yes, but...
Luba: You want to work at a Copyshack like your mother? He said it was both of us or nothing!
Raya: ...No.
[walks away]
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Rachel Weisz first read the script in 2005 when she was pregnant, but turned it down because she didn't think she could play the harsh role of Bolkovac at that time. In 2009, after learning that the film never went ahead, she accepted the role and the film entered into production. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Raya: [in Ukrainian] I have to get home. Mama's gonna kill me.
Luba: No. You are staying with me tonight. Roman wants us there at nine in the morning. Raya, we've been over this. It's just a few months working in a hotel.
Raya: Yes, but...
Luba: You want to work at a Copyshack like your mother? He said it was both of us or nothing!
Raya: ...No.
[walks away]
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So i sat down this evening at a special screening of The Whistleblower, id seen the trailer and was certainly intrigued as i think Rachel Weisz is an extremely fine actress, and it reminded me of a similar Australian film i saw a few years earlier called 'The Jammed'. I was absolutely floored by this film, so many times i was literally holding back my anger and my urge to yell at the screen.
The story is a story that has been told somewhat before but none have had Rachel Weisz, she is the pure driving force of this movie, picturing someone else in this role is near impossible. The supporting cast are also stellar, I particularly enjoyed David Strathairn's character, one good guy in the midst of all these corrupt male cops, and the actress who played Raya gave a heartbreaking portrayal of a trapped woman.
The fact that sex trafficking is still a major problem in the world is horrifying, i hope this movie eventually gets a full release in Australia as i think its a film a lot of people should see as sex trafficking is a major problem here.
Be prepared to hold back your rage and frustration....
Come Oscar time i hope Weisz gets the recognition she so rightly deserves.
In one word : Flawless