The Fifth Estate

“*The Fifth Estate* is a sleek, high-energy procedural that leans into a frenetic, digital-age aesthetic to mirror the volatility of its subjects. Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a chillingly precise performance as Julian Assange, anchoring a film that functions best as a tense character study on the cost of radical transparency. It is a compelling watch for those who enjoy fast-paced political thrillers and stories about the complex intersection of technology and ethics.”