Synopsis: For over a year, a series of bold daylight bank robberies and armored car heists leaves law enforcement baffled and the public panicked throughout the Pacific Northwest. As the attacks become increasingly violent, FBI agent Terry Husk (Jude Law) becomes convinced that the robberies are the work of a domestic terrorist gang that plan to use the loot to finance an armed uprising against the U.S. government.
It’s widely accepted that hate is taught and no one is born with a disdain for others. While it may be true for children, once rational adults seem to be learning hate at an alarming rate. Since children are still coming into their own, they tend to reject that which doesn’t make sense, like hating others. While adults will find any and every reason why someone else is to blame for their problems rather than taking accountability, children look for ways to improve when they’ve failed or made a mistake. Unfortunately, nowadays, hate has social media like the rest of us, and with that comes a platform for anyone with a microphone to fearmonger and point the finger. In your most vulnerable moments, you can come across someone who seems charming and intelligent to tell you that “it’s not your fault, it’s because of them.”
What was once for sharing funny videos and making cool profiles is now a breeding ground for the unflinching racism and bigotry of the past. Sadly, the more connected we become virtually, the greater the disconnect in reality. It’s been said before but bears repeating, we are more alike than different. Furthermore, those differences don’t have to be negative. Can you imagine if everyone was the same? How boring. We can do better. So, go talk to one another and learn about different cultures, you’ll be surprised how great people can be when you give them a chance.
“We believe Christian whites deserve a white homeland…”
More often than not, reality is darker and scarier than any work of fiction. It’s especially bleak that reality is NOW and art can show us an unseen past that looks all too familiar. Directed by Justin Kurzel, The Order is terrifyingly relevant and completely enthralling. Based on the book The Silent Brotherhood that’s based on a true story, the film features a far-right Neo-Nazi hate group and an FBI agent on the verge of retirement who is determined to put a stop to their domestic terrorism. This acutely dangerous sociopolitical cat-and-mouse game is dark, brooding, and intrinsically intriguing.
This is a story that treats all involved as human beings. While it should be clear who is in the wrong (the Neo-Nazis) and why, an overarching conversation is being had throughout that offers clarity, albeit ignorant clarity, to a backward way of thinking. Moreover, there are rational, poignant, and for some, hard truths told, however, they aren’t loud enough for those in the back of the class. The wrongdoings and bigoted mentality are explicitly condemned, only too subtle for my liking. Nevertheless, seeing inside the mind and hearing what is said behind closed doors is concerning and interesting. The Order is a film that you can’t take your eyes off of.
“Every mobster, every klansman, they got one thing in common. They’re all trying to blame someone else”
The film is technically sound, excellently written, and executed almost perfectly. The performances hit like a sledgehammer, daring you to be unaffected. Its direction turns what could be a straight crime drama into a top thriller and one of the year’s best films. This atmospheric must-see should definitely be experienced in theaters. Don’t miss out. Its rewatchability is high.

Pace & Pop
The pacing of this film is as moody as its tone. Its mixture of intense shootouts and visceral dramatic moments culminates in an atmosphere that is as disturbing as it is frightening and eye-opening. Overall, it’s a high-intensity creep. What popped for me was that this actually took place and fear-filled, misguided, and misinformed people continue to follow in these footsteps.

Characters & Chemistry
Starring: Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Jurnee Smollett, Alison Oliver and Marc Maron
The entire cast’s terrific performances make The Order such an alluring and alarming film. Nicholas Hoult is haunting and a little too good as Bob, we may need to have a conversation. Jude Law’s performance is raw and forceful. It’s Law like you’ve never seen him. Tye Sheridan as Jamie represents a fractured reality. Once the rose-tinted glasses are broken, everything becomes very real very fast. Jurnee Smollett is all emotion as Agent Carney. Being one of the very few people of color in this story, the feeling hit hard. Marc Maron as Alan Berg offers commentary that is both timely and unfortunate. It’s unfortunate because there is so much abhorrent dialogue surrounding skin color and timely because it continues today for some reason.
The Order releases in theaters on December 6, 2024. Stay safe and stay woke.
Rated: R Runtime: 1h 56m Director: Justin Kurzel Screenplay: Zach Baylin Book: The Silent Brotherhood by Gary Gerhardt and Kevin Flynn Producers: Bryan Haas, Stuart Ford, Justin Kurzel, Jude Law

The Order is terrifyingly relevant and completely enthralling. Based on the book The Silent Brotherhood that's based on a true story, the film features a far-right Neo-Nazi hate group and an FBI agent on the verge of retirement who is determined to put a stop to their domestic terrorism. This acutely dangerous sociopolitical cat-and-mouse game is dark, brooding, and intrinsically intriguing.
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