It's about the people themselves, and I appreciated that about the film.

The result is cold but competent, which, whether intentional or not, is ultimately apropos of the subject matter.

A well-crafted chase picture that doubles as a fiery warning about the dangers of an authoritarian government that can create its own reality, with no accountability for mistakes or malevolence.

Ultimately, “Kompromat” is a decent popcorn thriller for a lazy summer afternoon — though, its themes skew a bit darker than most films that fit this category.