My recommendation: skip this, read the book. If you want to watch a decent Robert Harris adaptation, try "Munich: Edge of War" on Netflix instead.
Ham-fisted direction, limp dialogue, wooden acting, over the top sound track all conspire to ruin what could have been a great thriller.
Having the lead run around pointlessly, full of angst, accompanied by loud thumping music is not a substitute for dramatic tension.
The Fear Index
2022
Drama / Thriller
The Fear Index
2022
Drama / Thriller
Plot summary
A scientist-turned-wall street tycoon becomes the target of a plot to destroy the world's financial markets.
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A great story ruined
Just not that interesting
The production has had some money spent on it so we get great houses and shots of Geneva with the water jet. Just like the start of the Champions.
The story starts a bit slowly with the initial scenes feeling wooden and contrived. Really, Hoffmans briefing to investors should have been the opening scene. Because I was waiting for the exposition for far too long.
The supporting actors, just didn't have much to work with. As a result the cop's interest in Hoffman is not explained. There is no reason for it. Quite the contrary. He has other work to do.
The story just plods along. Frankly I didn't care enough to stick with it.
Much ado about nothing
If you wish to see a man got tense and frustrated, look like a moron over all 4 episodes; then try watching this. The man looked confused throughout over univariated thing which make it less than interesting. Kinda too bad, that a story with such a good promise, went into brainless dribble.