An Ordinary Man

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The title is a little baffling. It leads you to believe one way before watching then another after. The ending made absolutely no sense and was added for shock value, to me, totally unnecessary. We already have a messed up world now, knowing how truly awful the past was , this meant nothing to see him still alive in the end, regardless of what the film wants you to believe. I found the maid much more interesting and Ben as usual, totally engrossing. The concept could have been done much better, in my own opinion.

SPOILER: The ending allows for many interpretations. Seems Milo executes Tanja for disobeying orders. It's not clear why the paper says he's been captured while he's still in his apartment with a gun on the table in front of him. Have his protectors decided it's too burdensome given his self destructive behavior or have they cut some sort of a deal in conjunction with the EU Ministers visit. Have they given him the option of taking his life or has he requested this as an alternative to being turned over for trial. Watching more carefully might provide clues to answer these questions...

Ben Kingsley should be embarrassed...He's the reason we picked This movie to watch... He is a great actor. The story could have been very good but it was done like a joke. I fast forwarded through most of the movie before falling asleep. Should be in the running for the worst movie.