Interview with the Assassin
November 2002
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J. R. Jones
I haven't yet decided whether Burger is exposing our paranoia or exploiting it, but if people are more inclined to believe him than the Warren Report, is that his fault?
Walter Dawkins
Interview With the Assassin is a satisfying picture that like a pot of water on the stove keeps heating up until it explodes.
Marta Barber
There are no big-name actors and no fancy camera work. But that's what makes it interesting.
James Berardinelli
This film offers a compelling scenario of what could have happened.
Desson Thomson
[Barry] gives Assassin a disquieting authority.
Ann Hornaday
Begins as a promising meditation on one of America's most durable obsessions but winds up as a slender cinematic stunt.
Critic reviews
J. R. Jones
I haven't yet decided whether Burger is exposing our paranoia or exploiting it, but if people are more inclined to believe him than the Warren Report, is that his fault?
Walter Dawkins
Interview With the Assassin is a satisfying picture that like a pot of water on the stove keeps heating up until it explodes.
Marta Barber
There are no big-name actors and no fancy camera work. But that's what makes it interesting.
Ann Hornaday
Begins as a promising meditation on one of America's most durable obsessions but winds up as a slender cinematic stunt.
Moira MacDonald
As an exercise in stripped-down filmmaking, Interview is grimly effective.
Cast and credits
Actors | Raymond J. Barry, Dylan Haggerty, Renee Faia |
Producers | David Levien & Brian Koppelman |
Director | Neil Burger |
Additional information
Rotten tomatoes® score
Audio language
English (Stereo)
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
83 minutes
Rating
R
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