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Traitor | 
 enlarge | Director: Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Actors: Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Neal Mcdonough, Jeff Daniels
Studio: Anchor Bay - ITN
Category: DVD
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 104
Format: Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: 80012
UPC: 013138001290
EAN: 0013138001290
ASIN: B0000ACOXL
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 16, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
A rouge former us special forces operative i aiding terrorists to carry out acts against the west however its unclear where the mans loyalties lie. Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 12/19/2008 Starring: Don Cheadle Run time: 100 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Jeffrey Nachmanoff
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An action film rich with politics, espionage, and complicated characters, Traitor is an engrossing film in which the lines between right and wrong are anything but clear and the threats of terrorism and conspiracy across the globe seem startlingly real. Sadim Horn (Don Cheadle) is a devout Muslim, once trained and employed in engineering and explosives by American Special Forces, who has chosen to settle in Afghanistan. FBI agents Clayton (Guy Pearce) and Archer (Neal McDonough) begin investigating an uncooperative Sadim in an Afghanistan prison because of his connections with terrorist Omar (Saїd Taghmaoui) and, as events unfold, uncover ties between Sadim and several international bombing incidents. As agents Clayton and Archer follow Sadim around the world, Sadim's dedication to his faith becomes abundantly clear, as does his involvement in an international bombing conspiracy. What's less than clear in all the contradictory evidence is the nature of Sadim's role in the conspiracy--specifically, which side he's really fighting for. Traitor is an action-packed, suspenseful film with strong acting talent and a disturbingly real message. Bonus features include audio commentary by director Jeffrey Nachmanoff and Cheadle, an "Action!" featurette about the film's stunts and special effects, and a look at the production's exotic filming locations. --Tami Horiuchi Stills from Traitor (Click for larger image) Beyond Traitor 
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Who are the good guys? January 10, 2009
Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas)
Don Cheadle stars in this movie which is complex, fast-paced, and thought-provoking. He plays a Muslim named Samir Horn and the story begins in his birthplace of Yemen when he sees his father blown up by terrorists. The action switches from the middle-East to the U.S. as FBI agents begin
pursuing the adult Samir who appears to be moving closer and closer to the center of a terrorist cell. Throughout the movie Samir is portrayed as a devout Muslim, intent on living out his faith. Cheadle makes the character believable and memorable. Throughout the movie there is doubt as to which side Samir is on and the action is portrayed in shades of gray instead of black and white. This is a fast-moving, entertaining, and interesting movie.
A Solid International Thriller That Occasionally Challenges Preconceptions January 9, 2009
Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA)
Without Don Cheadle, "Traitor" would be just another international thriller about Islamic terrorists and the Americans desperate to thwart them. Cheadle's Samir Horn, a conflicted man born in Sudan but now an American, manages to quietly charm and thus challenge preconceived notions of what it means to be a Muslim, what it means to be a terrorist, what it means to care so deeply about an issue that you are willing to risk everything, and what it means to assume you know what lies underneath. That Cheadle can convey all this in an otherwise impassive expression is impressive.
The film opens first with Samir as a boy witnessing his father's death in a car bomb, and then with him as an adult in the midst of a secret arms deal in Yemen interrupted by a surprise police raid. When Samir earns the respect of fellow Muslim convicts, the film starts down the labyrinth of terrorist cells, motives, and subterfuge, followed step by step by two eager FBI agents (Guy Pearce, memorable as Agent Clayton, and Neal McDonough).
When the film started, I was worried that it would play into all the stereotypes that put Muslims into a neat box labeled "terrorists," but Samir's girlfriend, whom he leaves behind, is an intelligent professional outraged that the man she loves has dirtied the name of their faith. And even some of the terrorists have doubts about what they are doing. The behavior of the Americans isn't always ethical, either. At the core of the movie, however, are two men, Samir and Clayton, who believe deeply in the line between right and wrong and who rely on their separate faiths. Cheadle is more memorable in Hotel Rwanda, and Pearce more memorable (ha!) in Memento, but both do admirable jobs in this film.
Seasoned film goers will see the major twist long before it is revealed, but fortunately other, smaller surprises keep the plot interesting. Although not the best thriller I've seen, Traitor is a solid, intriguing entry into the genre.
Opposite Sides January 7, 2009
Lee Armstrong (Winterville, NC United States)
Oddly enough, "Traitor" combined action with thoughtfulness. What does one do when they can't tell who the good guys are? Don Cheadle gives an excellent performance as Samir Horn. Cheadle is becoming one of the most interesting actors because his film selections have power such as the Oscar-winning Crash (Widescreen Edition) & his Oscar-nominated performance in "Hotel Rwanda." Australia's Guy Pearce who was in The Hard Word plays Ron Clayton, an agent who tracks Cheadle across continents. Said Taghmaoui who was in Hidalgo (Widescreen Edition) was nominated for "Best Breakout Performance" by Black Reel Awards for this film. As Omar, the friend who is skeptical about Samir and then becomes his greatest champion, his performance is stirring. Neal McDonough from 88 Minutes & TV's "Desperate Housewives" plays agent Max Archer like a thug. Jeff Daniels plays an operative helping Samir. Alyy Khan does a good job as the playboy Fareed Mansour. Jeffrey Nachmanoff wrote the screen play for "Day After Tomorrow" and also directs this film. There are enough twists in "Traitor" that one must pay close attention. Ultimately, it makes you question whether all of us need to be on opposite sides. Enjoy!
 Traitor? January 6, 2009
Weatherman (Northeast, Pennsylvania, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow! What a movie! This was a movie I wanted to see in the theater but didn't find the time to get around to seeing, but I made a mental note to see it on DVD. Traitor is one of those movies that's gonna leave you thinking. The start of the movie some may think it's a bit slow, but it gives you the upbringing of the main character (Don Cheadle), thus leading to his beliefs during the film.
The movie is right up there with the Bourne movies (and in many ways the two main characters are alike), but I think Traitor leaves you thinking about the ending and your beliefs. Is what you see and think what someone is doing the true meaning of it what's going on and why they're doing it?
 Not bad January 6, 2009
M. J Lane (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Don Cheadle put in a decent performance in this somewhat predicable drama. It is one of the latest movies in the "war on terror" genre.
The effort to be sympathetic to both protagonist and antagonist ultimately undermines the ability to tell the story of either side. This is a drama that is pretending to be a documentary and it falls a bit flat.
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