Unthinkable
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Unthinkable

A convert to Islam sends the U.S. government a tape showing him in three nondescript storage rooms, each of which may contain a nuclear bomb set to de...tonate in less than a week. Helen Brody, an FBI agent in L.A., is tasked with finding the bombs while a CIA "consultant," known as H, interrogates the suspect who has allowed himself to be caught. The suspect, whose wife and children have left him and disappeared, seems to know exactly what the interrogation will entail. Even as H ratchets up the pressure, using torture over Brody's objection, the suspect doesn't crack. Should H do the unthinkable, and will Brody acquiesce? Is any Constitutional principle worth possible loss of life? Show More

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Unthinkable (2010) is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by intelligence agencies in the face of imminent terrorist threats. The movie follows Helen Brody, an FBI agent in Los Angeles, who is assigned the task of locating three hidden storage rooms that may contain nuclear bombs set to detonate within a week. The urgency of the situation is further heightened when a convert to Islam sends a tape to the U.S. government revealing the existence of these bombs.

To aid in the investigation, the CIA brings in a notorious consultant known as H, who specializes in extracting information through unconventional methods. As H begins his brutal and controversial interrogation tactics, Brody finds herself conflicted about the use of torture, particularly as she witnesses the suspect's stoic resistance despite the increasing pressure.

As the clock ticks down, the film raises thought-provoking questions about the balance between national security and individual rights. Should H cross the line and commit the unthinkable to save innocent lives? Will Brody concede to H's methods, or will she uphold her dedication to the Constitutional principles she swore to protect?

Unthinkable challenges viewers to confront their own beliefs and question the limits of acceptable actions in desperate situations. With its intense performances, suspenseful plot, and provocative themes, this movie will keep audiences on the edge of their seats and engrossed until the very end.

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Release Date:

26 May 2010

Writers:

Peter Woodward