Metacritic Movie Ratings
The International Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 75

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  Clive Owen makes a semi-believable hero, not performing too many feats that are physically unlikely. As the plucky DA, Naomi Watts wisely plays up her character's legal smarts and plays down the inevitable possibility that the two of them will fall in love.

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• 70

  out of 100

  The Hollywood Reporter

  Punctuated with bursts of explosive energy, this is a contained, cerebral film.

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• 67

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum

  There's something almost endearingly out of sync about the sleek but now dated Euro-thriller The International.

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• 63

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  Though not as action-packed as some thrillers, The International is noteworthy for its unusually scenic and architecturally dazzling locations.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan

  Despite being structured in an intriguing way -- bits of confusing action are shown first and explained later -- The International never finds its footing.

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• 50

  out of 100

  VarietyTodd McCarthy

  Graced with well-chosen location eye candy, Tom Tykwer's biggest production to date is proficient but lacks the added tension and characterization to put it anywhere near the top tier of contempo action suspensers.

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• 40

  out of 100

  The New York TimesA.O. Scott

  So undistinguished that the moments you remember best are those that you wish another, more original director had tackled.

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