OFFICIAL SECRETS I(2019) now screening on Netflix, is a biographical drama based on the true story of Katherine Gun, a British intelligence specialist who leaked a top-secret memo in 2003 exposing corruption intended to justify the US and Britain to initiate the invasion into the Iraq War. Ironically, it seems trifling in comparison to Trump's illegal, self-declared war in Iran that has now lasted six months. Still, it's illuminating to see how many undercover organizations there are spying on one other's top-secret communications. Keira Knightly (PIRATES) as Gun, the seemingly altruistic whistle-blower on motivated by "stopping an illegal war that leads to countless casualties and injuries," is affecting as the heroine willing to risk prison time. Little thought is given to cynicism towards the Gun's courageous and selfless actions which is fair game to question the claim to fame and notoriety it ensues. Her legal counselor played by the indomitable Ralph Fiennes brings legal and moral finesse to a film that otherwise gets dragged down in its mundane handling of Gun's gathered information and the behind scenes news reporting story. Adding their talents as reporters in providing some intrigue and gravitas to verifying leads and facts are Matthew Good (The CROWN) and Matt Smith (The CROWN). Perhaps, looking back at the clandestine events of Pres. George W. Bush and Powell as a Bush's personal vendetta for getting back "...at the the guy who tried to kill his dad" and demonstrating "decisive leadership" makes this film feel tame and dated. Not withstanding the predictable plot, there's credible acting by its talented cast Moreover, it serves as a significant reminder of the times and events that seem to repeat themselves in future leaders and politicians who are corrupt, self-serving and dangerous. Not only are whistle blowers essential to a free society, the court systems and free speech must be protected at all costs for what would be lost.
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