I can't help but wonder how many events like this one, or to a similar end, have happened without the public ever knowing about them. Honestly, the world could do with a few more selfless people who decide to turn into whistleblowers for the greater good of humanity. Katharine should be applauded. Shame on anyone who promotes unnecessary war, unlawful invasion and the murdering of hundreds of thousands of innocent people. Greedy killers hiding beneath their "defenders of freedom" cloak. Shame on them.

Official Secrets (2019) Dir: Gavin Hood Official Secrets is a somewhat political drama mystery set in 2003 where a British intelligence specialist leaks top secret information to the press regarding the Iraq war. Personally i'm not a huge fan of films that are outright political dramas like this one, about the press and the media. Although I did quite enjoy this one, despite it falling flat quite a few times. This film does an incredibly good job of telling the story how it should be told, packed full of relevant information of the deception throughout the government. Although, I found that it struggled to get an actual emotional response from me personally. This film didn't really make me feel anything, I was just kind of 'meh' when the film ended. Official Secrets was definitely gripping, as we see the main character fighting with her own morals whilst receiving the fallout from her actions in the government, and with this being based on real events it can sometimes be quite difficult to pull off. I'd say my only serious flaw with this film was Keira Knightley. I don't have anything against her but all of her characters just feel the same to me, and there's no real distinguishable characteristics for any of her characters to me. I feel as though you could just swap and change her characters from film to film and they'd still be the same character. Overall this film was pretty good, but personally it's not one that I would choose to rewatch as it seems once you've seen this film, there's nothing particularly gripping or prominent enough to make you watch to come back for more. I'd definitely recommend this film to anyone with an interest in political drama, or more specifically the British government in the early 00s.

Gripping all of the way through. It's no secret that the UK and US governments lied about weapons of mass destruction, but the film brought to light some details that I hadn't known before. A good film, and one that is quite topical, as the governments who rule our countries continue to lie and deceive us.

Great movie. Very well produced and played. This is a very important topic. There is so much BS going on past, prestent and, most likely, future. And people need to be reminded. Even if it falls on deaf ears with the majority.

"Official Secrets" is an intense drama based on the true and brave story of Katharine Gun (Keira Knightley), a British intelligence analyst who exposes a plot to manipulate support for the Iraq war. Keira Knightley shines with a convincing and moving performance, perfectly capturing her character’s inner conflict and courage. Gavin Hood’s direction keeps the tension constant, skillfully balancing personal drama with political context. The script is well built, addressing crucial issues like ethics, government transparency, and the value of whistleblowing. The cinematography is sober, and the subtle score supports the story without drawing attention. Although some secondary characters could have been developed further, the film succeeds in delivering its message in a powerful and emotional way. It’s an inspiring story that reminds us how personal responsibility can still stand up to power.