A lot of people really like this movie, and it's not hard to see why. Sure, the script may leave a bit to be desired, and the pacing may be draggy towards the end, but Arbitrage still manages to be a keen thriller, and a smart character study with great performances. Equally charming and intense, Richard Gere has never been better than he is here, partly due to how strong his character is. For a man of such "moral obligations", Robert Miller's actions imply a contradictory lack of ethics. Gere knows exactly what the role requires of him, and does it in such a fascinating and occasionally unpredictable way. Tension gets even higher with how the people in his life react to him, played by an excellent cast including Tim Roth, Brit Marling, and Susan Sarandon. I'd love to watch this one again.
**** / *****
**** / *****