The Fifth Estate
3.56/5
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October 17, 2013
"The Fifth Estate"(2013) offers a reflection on the contradition that is Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks. He is a figure whose dedication and addiction to information is superseded only by the weight of his own ego (the character even comments on the film itself in a final moment of self-reflexivity). The film manages to share screen time between Assange (Cumberbatch) and the man who acts as his anchor, Daniel Berg (Bruhl), but gives primacy to a man who seeks truth and yet is himself enshrouded in manipulation, mysteries and half-truths. Its strong international cast and use of 'imagined' visuals to conceptualize the actions (and the reprecussions) of WikiLeaks' team members enable
October 17, 2013
I found that The Fifth Estate had far to much build up for very little pay-off. I thought that while Benedict Cumberbatch was credible in the role I thought the movie plodded along and did not give me the ending that I wanted or deserved for sitting through the first 2 hours. I would not recommend this movie to anyone.
October 17, 2013
In my opinion, this movie marks a very historical period of our modern information age. Benedict Cumberbatch's performance is top notch and he is supported well by the rest of the cast. This film really shows the relationship that both build and eventually crushed the Wikileaks movement. For a period, of time he they ran the one of the most dangerous website of secret information . This film showcased the working relationship between Julian Assange and Daniel Ellsberg's connection to the website. I would recommend this film to anyone who was unclear of what had transpired and the consequences of free information.
October 17, 2013
I really enjoy this film, the actor are great it's very well done the story is great and scary went you think of all it's going on in the computer world.
October 17, 2013
The movie gave me a better idea of the relationship between Julian and Daniel. Never really realized the enormity of their actions so felt the show answered some questions and didn't make them heroes.
October 17, 2013
too much detail about things we already know and never gets to the meat of things we want to know.Too much typing and what are they saying.Does not develope the characters at all.
October 17, 2013
It was a good story for being based on real life. Wasn't my favorite, it's a one time watch film.
October 17, 2013
Fifth Estate movie was slow and boring at times. Wikileaks founder came across as a loose canon. Thank you for sending us to this free screening!
October 17, 2013
The movie was very entertaining and interesting. I enjoyed it very much.
October 17, 2013
To call this a slow-burn movie would be an understatement - nothing really happens for the whole thing! Despite the worldwide backdrop and a reasonably nuanced performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, the movie feels relatively pointless. Julian Assange's alleged sexual misconduct is not tackled at all, leaving a lot of potential drama on the table. Daniel Berg's love interest is also poorly developed. Not a waste of time if you are a big fan of Cumberbatch or followed the story of Assange daily, but not worth rushing out to see.