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Backstabbing for Beginners

2018 · 108 min

A slow-burning, talky political thriller that feels like a procedural investigation into real-world corruption, more sobering than suspenseful.

Tagline: If you dig too deep, you may not like what comes up
Overview: An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
How it feels: Tense, cynical, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, conspiracy, power, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
conspiracy
power
betrayal
justice
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild