Poetic Film Review: The International (2009)

In shadowed halls of finance and might,
A world of corruption takes its toll tonight,
Cryptocurrencies, a beacon of hope and change,
Yet viewed with skepticism, and a taint of range.

The echoes of scandals, a haunting refrain,
Traditional finance, a culprit, with guilt and stain,
Hollywood's lens, a hesitant gaze,
On banking scandals, a story left in daze.

The International, a film of intrigue and might,
A thriller that weaves, a complex, dark night,
Louis Sallinger, a hero, with a quest to unveil,
The truth behind the IBBC, a institution that prevails.

With Eleanor Whitman, a partner in his crusade,
Together they navigate, a world of corruption and shade,
From Milan to New York, a globe-trotting spree,
A pursuit of justice, in a world of secrecy.

The film's release, a timely coincidence,
With the 2008 crash, a resonance, a haunting presence,
The portrayal of bankers, as ruthless and cold,
A chord that struck, with audiences, young and old.

Yet, the film's approach, a somber, serious tone,
A departure from satire, and humor, left unknown,
A choice that contributed, to its lack of acclaim,
A film that faded, into relative obscurity's shame.

The influence of 70s thrillers, a dark conspiracy's sway,
A narrative thread, that resonates, night and day,
Paranoia and helplessness, in the face of corruption's might,
A theme that echoes, through the film's darkest night.

The visuals, a striking, glamorous display,
A contrast to the darkness, that the story conveys,
The action sequences, a high-octane, thrilling ride,
A spectacle, that distracts, from the film's deeper tide.

The characters, underdeveloped, and lacking in depth,
A flaw that detracts, from the film's overall breath,
Clive Owen's talent, wasted, on poorly written lines,
Naomi Watts's character, reduced, to a mere, glamorous shrine.

The International, a film, that raises important questions,
About accountability, and the powerful institutions,
A thriller, that attempts, to illuminate the night,
But fails to deliver, with coherence, and impact, a lacking light.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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