Movie

An Acceptable Loss

2019 · 102 min

A slow-burning political thriller that keeps you tense with its paranoia and moral weight, leaving a lingering sense of regret.

Tagline: The truth is a moving target
Overview: Former top U.S. security adviser Elizabeth "Libby" Lamm is threatened by associates from her dark past including Rachel Burke a steely, commanding politician with an unwavering knack for achieving her goals. Colluding with Rachel is Adrian, an unyielding, patriotic chief of staff. Martin harbors another type of obsession with Libby in this story of betrayal and regret.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, guilt, politics, corruption
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
guilt
politics
corruption
morality
Places: big city
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild