Heart of Stone (2023) - Review
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Directed by: Tom Harper
Written by: Greg Rucka, Allison Schroeder
Starring: Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan, Alia Bhatt, Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighöfer
Runtime: 123 min
Synopsis: Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) is an intelligence operative, the only woman who stands between her powerful global peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable - and dangerous - asset.
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for InSession Film. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
Heart of Stone is a film of distinct halves. The first hour contains an intriguing narrative filled with surprising twists, fast pacing, and exciting stunts shot in real locations. Unfortunately, the movie becomes overly dependent on increasingly generic, formulaic storytelling, action, and character-building methods, ending up completely devoid of emotion or impactful resolutions. It will satisfy viewers without high expectations for random home viewing, but it won't last long in their memory.
