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Netflix writes (on TV - not on computer, the texts differ) In this fast-paced spy thriller.... Hmm..., I could undo the seatbelt, however, because "fast-paced", now not so for me. Nevertheless, the cast does its job well, a very sympathetic Alexandra Masangkay, as a Filipino worker, Luis Tosar, I see since "The Minions of Midas" quite like and Arón Piper you know together with Georgina Amorós from "Élite".

The story is quite solid, quieter than expected but with several plot lines and leads the one or the other viewer sometimes on the slippery slope.

Basically, the agent Luis Tosar is in the foreground here with the moral question of how far he is willing to go. He manages to embody warm-heartedness and brutality in one person and until the end you don't know where the development with him is going.

Action should not be expected from this, but those who want to get involved in various machinations of the secret service and their consequences would have an alternative to the usual agent films with this film.

------------ Conclusion: Quite good - can be done.

This is a really solid, well-made, intriguing and eminently watchable film. Unlike typical Hollywood 'action', with constant fight scenes, explosions and CGI to force the pace and to keep you "entertained", this movie brings you into a well-acted story plot and keeps you there. Highly recommended! Enjoy.

It's not usually how spy movies are treated. This one takes a different tack in exploring the subject of political blackmail and manipulation by means of electronic surveillance. It's an engaging story without any dull moment as pacing is just right.

Luis Tosar is his usual great self as a talented actor. What might be surprising is casting an otherwise unknown actress with Filipino descent. And she acquits herself admirably. May this vehicle help Alexandra Masangkay's film career. The producers might have included her for the sake of inclusivity but they did not err in their choice or gambit, if you like.

This is a thoughtful film. Don't expect a surfeit of action sequences ala James Bond or Jason Bourne. But it drives home an important point: the things men do to exploit the weakness of others for their nefarious ends.

"rara avis" in the current panorama of Spanish cinema. In my opinion the interpretation of Miguel Rellán is a little off the hook, I expected something more consistent. Overall, I think it's a good movie.

This is a very well-crafted story about a shady operative who comes to have doubts about what he is doing. The acting and script are top knotch, and the pace and timing of the plot are measured enough so you can grasp all the complexity of the overlapping storylines while also keeping your attention, not to mention keeping you guessing. The only off note concerns the operation in Panama, which was an unnecessary distraction. Missing are the excessive blood and explosions which seem to be required in all "action" films these days, and that added a star to my rating. A film that does not insult your intelligence.