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We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks (2013)

thereviewers
Dec 17, 2014
2 min read

We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks is a biopic film that details the creation of Julian Assanges' website Wikileaks, which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history.

Overall Review Score

7.5 out of 10

Review

In the modern age, no website has been more controversial than Wikileaks. This film explores this notoriety by outlining the history of Wikileaks, from its early successes during the Icelandic banking crisis to its recent battles with the US Government over leaked Military and Diplomatic cables (papers) and videos. We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks causes the audience to debate the morality of free speech verses the need to protect information. However, while the film leaves a lasting impression and sparks debate, it is a film that clearly outlines that the truth has consequences. Overall, the Director has created an interesting documentary that causes controversy by outlining that while we talk of times of peace for all, we still prepare for war.

Reviewer 1's score & comments:

Score: 8 out of 10

Comments:

This film by Academy Award Winning Director Alex Gibney kept me captivated for the whole 124 minutes. It is a film that raises some very serious questions, such as, how far should society go to protect whistle blowers? Overall, the film was very entertaining and thought provoking; it will leave the audience questioning whether or not Julian Assange is a pioneer for free speech or a traitor for divulging classified documents.

Reviewer 2's score & comments:

Score: 7 out of 10

Comments:

We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks was an unusual film to review; it was a rough and ready documentary, which discussed the history of Wikileak and its equally infamous founder Julian Assange. Overall, the film was detailed, interesting and thought provoking but I felt it was lacking in places and the Director clearly was attempting to portray the positive sides of Assange and Wikileaks instead of allowing the audience to review the information and make up their own minds.