Breach
February 18, 2007
I saw this amazing film a week ago at a preview. It is still haunting me. It is based on the true story of spy Robert Hanson. He worked for the FBI for 22 years and was accused of betraying 50 people. His spying resulted in many deaths and secrets being given to the Soviets. He was a strange man, very stern and doer on the surface. On the surface he seemed like a religious family man. The government knew he was into pornography. He prayed every day at church. The top agent in the FBI is out to trap him. A young FBI worker, Eric, is assigned to the case. He is set up to be an assistant to Robert Hansom. It almost threatens his marriage. Robert insists Eric go to church and invites him and his wife to their home where religion is a common topic of conversation. Your nerves will be on end when you witness Eric having only minutes to get information from his briefcase or when he asked to keep Robert out at a meeting while agents search his car. This is scary business. The actors portray their part in a very realistic way. You sit on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen. I knew he was going to be caught because I am familiar with the historical event. I kept wondering how he would act when he was finally caught. This is a spellbinding narrative of a true event.
Following the showing of the film there was a discussion. Geoff Pervere, movie critic, was the guest speaker. He told us that basically this is a story of the relationship between two men working for the FBI. Many patrons discussed the religious aspect portrayed in the film. It does play a large role. Appearance versus reality was another theme. Robert Hansom appeared in one way and underneath was a creepy person very different.
This is an outstanding film. The audience applauded at the end.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
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