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Oscar contender Wild Horse Nine is a fierce attack on the CIA - and may divide US viewers
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Martin McDonagh's latest film, Wild Horse Nine, continues his trend of featuring two men of different ages swearing at each other in scenic locations, this time as CIA agents in 1970s Chile.
- The film stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA operatives involved in destabilizing governments, with Malkovich's character grappling with guilt over his violent past.
- Unlike McDonagh's previous works, Wild Horse Nine offers a sharp political critique of US foreign policy and the CIA's role in undermining democracies, marking his most overtly political film to date.
- The movie blends dark humor and poignant exploration of male friendship, with Malkovich delivering a standout, vulnerable performance that has sparked Oscar buzz.
- Wild Horse Nine uniquely condemns the CIA's actions without portraying operatives as rogue agents, instead highlighting their efficient yet morally troubling commitment to unjust missions.
