It’s hard to recall anything special about this movie, except for its obvious and straightforward support of Edward Snowden and his actions. Oliver Stone has delivered a highly contentious film: a biographical account of Edward Snowden, who previously served in the military and as an intelligence analyst for both the CIA and NSA. Going into detail about the script isn't really necessary; most people are familiar w…

It’s hard to believe this is an Oliver Stone production. There was a time when you could tell a film was his simply from the editing style—the cuts, the feel of the movie, and its overall appearance were instantly recognizable. This doesn't resemble anything he's done before. The writing has the hallmarks of a Stone script; the storyline is exactly the kind of plot he would choose, and the way the topic is appr…

Despite its imperfections, the movie’s shortcomings are small and don’t really detract from the experience. **It’s essential viewing for people who use computers!** This telling of Snowden's journey, from a skilled programmer within the U.S. intelligence community to someone recognized globally, allows audiences to understand the real events that inspired this film more completely. It highlights the personal aspec…

Joaquin Phoenix portrays Snowden believably, or so it seems to me, since my only exposure to the actual Snowden has been through videos and Citizenfour. I’m not certain how accurate the film is regarding the true events, but as with many movies of this kind, the narrative was likely shaped with some embellishments and a particular perspective on what occurred. It proved to be an enjoyable viewing experience, and I…

I want to start by saying I'm not American, and I haven’t seen the Oscar-winning documentary 'Citizenfour'. However, I’m very familiar with its subject matter through various media reports. Therefore, my perspective on the film will be objective and focused on its content. I’ve known what this film deals with since it began, and while I wasn't particularly interested initially, there are concerns worth considering. I…