Released 13 years ago on the most undesirable commercial weekend of any year (Labor Day), “The Debt” was essentially left for dead by distributor Focus Features. Despite an almost total lack of promotion, advertising, and initial critical indifference, it took in over $45 million against a $20 million budget and eventually made it to the number one spot on my 2010 Top 10 list.
A Superb Thriller: ‘The Debt’
Director John Madden’s taut Cold War thriller hits on all cylinders
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
