Hi.
I watched part of this film last weekend, but I was so busy I didn't get to finish viewing. I didn't want to comment until watching the whole thing, because I realize that doing so can invite resentment. But I love it.
I want to say outright that I'm a fan of intrigue but not of graphic violence. If the violence is implied, the imagination comes up with more vivid imagery than what would be depicted. The bloody effects were most effective when seen as after-effects (the hand). I also liked the way the violence in the chess scene was handled.
Opening credits had great exposition with the use of the dossier file imagery. Great dissolves.
Not sure on which names go with which character, but my favorite is the man with the purple tie. He was effective as exuding overconfidence (in comedy, Barry Goldberg of "The Goldbergs" does it in a different way.) Good voice and visual presence. He'd be a good VA for BIM.
The gun props looked professional; they must've cost a pretty penny. Some of the impressionistic close-up gun cuts were well-framed and just cool to see!
I liked the intrigue, and also the agent "going rogue".
Spoiler (click to read)
the one man blew his cover by speaking into his earpiece to question an order, though, didn't he? And although he didn't make it, (or did he?)
I'd like to see more of Reno! The only thing that seemed out of place is that everyone appeared young to be so entrenched in their roles.
The ending credits had some flashy logos, but the opening credits could be improved a bit. In particular, the logo font didn't look right. Even a little more boldness or some shadow should give it weight. Just that since the poster you posted was so professional, I expect the best in that dept.
The complaints were minor ones. Good story, above average acting for the group you've assembled, and lots of action. Well-done!
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