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Synopsis

The Magistrate (Mark Rylance) of an isolated frontier settlement on the border of an unnamed empire looks forward to an easy retirement until the arrival of Colonel Joll (Johnny Depp), whose task it is to report on the activities of the 'barbarians' and on the security situation on the border. Joll conducts a series of ruthless interrogations, which leads the Magistrate to question his loyalty to the empire.

Cast

  • Mark Rylance
  • Johnny Depp
  • Robert Pattinson
  • Gana Bayarsaikhan
  • Greta Scacchi
  • David Dencik
  • Sam Reid
  • Harry Melling
  • Bill Milner
  • Gursed Dalkhsuren

Atom User Reviews

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Metacritic

50
Aug 7, 2020

Despite the sincerity that’s in every scene with Rylance’s performance, the movie's good intentions remain wistful, and thoroughly frustrating.

Metacritic review by Nick Allen
Nick Allen
RogerEbert.com
50
Aug 6, 2020

If you’re into seeing Johnny Depp and Robert Pattinson play truly despicable government officials, have I got a movie for you!

Metacritic review by Sara Stewart
Sara Stewart
New York Post