who would have imagine hal hartley create a filmic corollary to syriana while retain his signature idiosyncratic style . the fusion be highly entertaining . have not see a hal hartley film for about a decade and i approach this one with some caution . his brilliant production of the ninety have impress critic and audience with their unique style and dialog . the director earlier film feature colorful character and offer close observation of life often in the region of long island and new york or in new york city itself that be offbeat and insightful . my initial caution stem from the description of this movie a a spy thriller . to my pleasant surprise and hartley manages to mesh his well establish style and focus to produce a highly original drama of international intrigue . it work in more way than one might imagine . hartley film retain the dialog and character focus that be his trademark and along with a singular cinematographic style . moreover it be highly appropriate give the current situation in the world and the state of war that have be foster by dark element on all side . hartley have bring all his skill to something new a political film worthy of be mention in the same breath a syriana . truly he be come into his own . the cast do a fine job of interpret hartley vision and style . fan of parker posey will see her in full bloom here and still with u and more ripe and gorgeous than before .