Do Movie Viewers like the Sights and Sounds of 'The Whistleblower?'

Corruption and intrigue have long been a favored foundation for building a movie. There's nothing quite like the experience of witnessing a character uncovering the disturbing reality surrounding mysterious circumstances. The viewer just keeps trying to guess allies and enemies while wondering how deep the rabbit hole goes. "The Whistleblower" has all the ingredients for a great thriller: inspiration from real events, political corruption, and evil derived from bottomless greed.

Kathy is a morally bound officer of the law who risks not only her job, but her life for what's right. She's intent on putting a stop to Bosnian human trafficking and a child-sex slave operation no matter what the cost. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it. Do Tennessee viewers approve of this formula?

"Let me start by saying I'm not a big fan of drama movies. Usually they focus on some loudmouth brat that doesn't deserve the man she wants in the first place. This drama wasn't like that. This powerful story of a policewoman trying to do right in a world so consumed with wrongs left me applauding during the credits. I want this film in my collection. It was fantastic. I intend to return to war-torn Bosnia as soon as I can get the DVD." -- Amber Barton, 37, Raleigh

"I'm not going to gush, but I assure you, I loved it. The acting and writing were both top notch, really perfectly executed. I was impressed by the subtle looks of shock and horror on Kathy's face. She's in a foreign land with themes all too close to home haunting her. Greed leads suffering along all too naturally in this marvelous film." -- Jade Smith, 35, Memphis

"Some of the themes just kind of went over my head. It's cool that all of this is based on real events, but some more fleshed out backgrounds would have been nice. Some of the critical events are just kind of dropped on us without rhyme or reason. Watching it on autopilot, I can tell it's a well-made movie. I find the experience hurts when it expects too much from its viewers. I can't fill in all the blanks!" -- Ben Anderson, 45, Germantown

"So many freaking hypocrites! 'The Whistleblower' is awesome, but it makes you hate capitalist pigs and politicians! When I left the theater I found myself wanting to knock someone's teeth out! How dare they put Kathy through all that?! How dare they treat that country like little more than an opportunity to get rich?! My eyes are wide open!" -- Nick Paddle, 19, Memphis

"Good acting, powerful scenes, good writing -- all adds up to a great movie. I was pretty emotionally drained by the time that roller coaster and failures and triumphs was over. All that really happened? Sheesh. What's wrong with the world?" -- Serena Barolo, 30, Collierville

"It's amazing how people can fake it. Greased palms, blatant lies, and flaws justification gave birth to that terrible situation. When I get home, I plan on reading up on the real events. It's a movie that inspires me to steer clear of even the most innocent corruption. Is there such a thing as innocent corruption? I suppose not. Bravo, 'Whistleblower.'" -- Gregory Malcom, 26, Memphis

"I'm blind. So blind. Well, at least I was. As I was watching the film, I saw more severe versions of my workplace's own vices. I won't mention my place of employment, but I'll say this. The sleaze Kathy witnesses in Bosnia is all too familiar to guys like me that see theft, vandalism, and verbal abuse fairly routinely." Mrs. Martinez, 28, Fraser

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