The Operative

This movie is kept alive by the performance of Diane Kruger. It is about an Israeli spy (Kruger) who went rogue after she was disillusioned by the callous methods of Mossad, the Israeli secret service. Some parts of the movie seem too naïve and simplistic. For example, Kruger's stealing of Iranian nuclear files was far too easy. Furthermore, it is too incredible to believe that Mossad agents can run around Tehran killing rogue agents and other collaterals. Kruger's handler, Freeman, tells her, 'This is not like war. It is war. In war, innocent people die'.When Kruger turns away, she became a danger to Mossad, who had expended great efforts in feeding Iran with defective nuclear parts, rigged with trackers. They were prepared to dispense with her. Only Freeman could save her. But can he?