SummaryAri Ben-Zion, haunted by the death of his son, is assigned by the Mossad to smuggle a chemical weapons scientist out of Syria. Within days his mission goes wrong. To survive Ari reaches out to a deep cover agent code named, The Angel. He soon discovers that he is a pawn in a much bigger plan.
Directed By:Daniel Zelik Berk
Written By:Daniel Zelik Berk, Samantha Newton, Howard Kaplan
Damascus Cover
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Generally Unfavorable
36
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6.6
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Jul 26, 2018
50
As one Syrian character tells another, “Timing is everything in this business,” and timing is only one flawed aspect of this uneven movie.
Jul 19, 2018
50
The serviceable but astonishingly generic Damascus Cover features the usual political-thriller tropes — tough but haunted protagonist, zigzag of foreign locales, rival spies, arcane twists, shifting allegiances, wedged-in romance — without adding much that feels unique or exciting.
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Aug 13, 2018
10
I really liked this movie. It definitely requires attention, but it comes together in a very satisfying ending. I may even want to watch it again. A thinking person's spy movie.
Aug 22, 2018
7
Although some of the Israeli Mossad Agent's (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) decisions here are head shakingly foolish and some of the plot elements can get confusing, there's enough intrigue and surprises in the movie to be able to recommend. Sadly, John Hurt's final film and, as usual, he is superb in a supporting role.
Aug 14, 2018
40
The twist ending is muddled, and has a rather bland and emollient equivalence between intelligence agencies.
Jul 30, 2018
40
Setting and performances aside, Damascus Cover is a forgettable spy thriller that bulldozes over its real-life relevance in favour of shoehorned romance and hackneyed characters. Less Mission: Impossible; more ‘Mission: Thrown Out The Window’.
Jul 19, 2018
40
Sadly, Berk’s stale screenplay simply lacks the heft or depth to lift it above third-hand homage to earlier, better, smarter films.
Jul 15, 2018
38
The film trots out thinly conceived villains and a murky plot twists that leave crucial details needlessly shrouded in mystery.
Jul 25, 2018
30
Unfortunately, Berk’s movie is too plodding and predictable to generate anything more than a modest level of suspense; worse, it lacks enough excitement to qualify even as instantly forgettable popcorn entertainment.
Jul 29, 2018
1
I wanted to see this movie despite its bad reviews as I love Jonathan.m.r and thought he will carry the **** disappointed that the script, writing and directing is sooooo poor that messed up his acting as well. No character development , no surprises, no thrill at all, predictable scene, poor chemistry between the love interests, unnecessary scenes that don’t add anything to the **** love story between him and female American reporter is not believable, I can’t see the chemistry, poor scenes that are over acted...this could have been exciting and filled with suspense, they took a great movie idea and messed it up. Actors just following directors orders, it’s a horrible movie. I gave it a one because I like Johnathan .m.r
Production Company:
- Cover Films
- H Films
- Marcys Holdings
- Xeitgeist Entertainment Group
Release Date:Jul 20, 2018
Duration:1 h 33 m
Rating:R
Tagline:His only weapon is his cover
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Awards
Boston Film Festival
• 6 Wins & 6 Nominations
Manchester International Film Festival (MANIFF)
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
