: The sequences are well-choreographed and rely more on practical tension than over-the-top CGI, which fits the gritty London setting. Critical Consensus

: The film features heavy hitters like Michael Douglas , John Malkovich , and Toni Collette . While they bring gravitas, their roles often feel like extended cameos or "paycheck performances" where they play to their established types. Orlando Bloom appears as a cheeky, rough-around-the-edges veteran who provides a different energy, though his character’s arc is somewhat telegraphed. Direction and Style

: It is a solid choice for a rainy afternoon or fans of the Bourne or Mission: Impossible franchises who are looking for something slightly more low-key. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it executes the formula reliably.

The story follows Alice Racine (Noomi Rapace), a CIA interrogator haunted by a past failure, who is pulled back into the field to foil a biological attack on London.

Michael Apted, known for The World Is Not Enough , brings a professional, clean aesthetic to the film.

: Lacks original ideas; some logic gaps in the conspiracy plot; underutilizes its stellar supporting cast.

: The movie moves quickly, moving from one betrayal to the next.