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Clint Eastwood's biopic of J. Edgar Hoover has elements of a good drama, but merely brushes over the various controversies in a suprisingly humdrum narrative.Clint Eastwood's biopic of J. Edgar Hoover has elements of a good drama, but merely brushes over the various controversies in a suprisingly humdrum narrative. Hoover ran the FBI with an iron fist for ...more
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J.Edgar" is a film that falls victim to its aged director who seems to care more for sentimentality, which panders the audience, rather than upholding the high standards that he has set for himself.A superstar actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, and prolific filmmaker, Clint Eastwood, teaming up to bring to the screen the life story of J. Edgar Hoover, the pioneer and controversial head of the Federal Bur...more
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J. Edgar is a GOOD movie....not a GREAT one. Not the great one we expected, at least.The wait is finally over. Such a long wait it has been, but was it all worth it? J. Edgar looked to be the one; the performance that would finally win Leo his Oscar, an Oscar he's been deserving of fo...more
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Ivette FredI agree with Roger Ebert's insightful review which motivated me to watch the movie, I highly recommend it. I will add some points. DiCaprio's performance is brilliant, very through. It rem...more
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Not one of Clint Eastwood's best films, but a decent view of John Edgar Hoover.The phenomenal actor/director, Clint Eastwood takes us back to the life of J. Edgar Hoover which we thought was going to be one of 2011's best films, but turned out to be one of its decent. I enjoy a ...more
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"Get rid of that suit."J. Edgar is an intentionally misguided film. Critics have complained about the non-linear storytelling, the broad direction, and the lack of stance taken on the subject at hand. I believe Eastwood is ...more
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I WANT THOSE FILES!!!!!J. Edgar is a 2011 American biographical drama film. Directed by: Clint Eastwood. Starring: Leonardo DeCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Donova...more
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I go in last.Ted Levine playing 'hide the strudel' in the Silence of the Lambs while dancing around in drag has got nothin' on J. Edgar Hoover's power hungry, gun-toting inferiority complex. Clint Eastwood's lates...more
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The make-up crew should have used Mrs. Doubtfire as inspirtation because the way Jill looks is absolutley horrible. Hello Razzie!Adam Sandler and the Happy Madison team seem to be reaching their last days of crafting comedies that are actually sweet, creative, and (key word) funny. The last Adam Sander crew team-up film that wa...more
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Short and SweetJack Brooks Monster Slayer. What can I say. I've been looking forward to this movie for sometime now ever since I read about it on fangoria, and it's def worth the watch. The story starts off with lea...more ( Short Review: 148 words )
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THIS MOVIE WILL LEAVE YOU IN TEARS!!!This movie will bring you into tears. How can someone really tortue another human being like that. I hate that this is a true story and my heart goes out to the real person that had to deal with that ...more ( Short Review: 88 words )
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Physically, Cruise may not be the Reacher written on the page, but on-screen he brings the attitude, charisma, and energy that pushes the movie in to overdrive and never stalls.There are 17 novels (with more to come) by Lee Child about the journey of a former Army investigator named Jack Reacher. Now I'm sure you have read a lot about the way Reacher is described physically ...more
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The only difference between your work and mine is that they are all trained killers!Paramount Pictures in association with Skydance Productions and TC Productions present... The Christmas Holidays have passed and great films were shown to the public to provide joy, excite...more
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He doesn't care about the law; he doesn't care about proof; he only cares about what's right.Jack Reacher is one of those films you should watch if you're looking for pure entertainment. A cool movie with a cool character. However, if you're looking for a quality film with a great story and c...more
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Jack Reacher is a crisp actioner and mystery from writer/director Christopher McQuarrie.Tom Cruise returns to theaters this Christmas in Jack Reacher, a crisp actioner from writer/director Christopher McQuarrie. The film is based on a popular series of books by writer Lee Child. A former...more
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Cruise has found a tremendous character property here and I will make sure not to miss a screening of the next Reacher film.Originally released on December 21 of last year, its important to note I didn't see this film until April 21 of 2013. Significant because after the Sandy Hook school shooting and even more recent Bost...more
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How far will Jack Reacher for the truth?Jack Reacher is a 2012 crime action drama movie. Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Robert Duvall, Richard Jenkins, David Oyelowo, Werner...more
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Jack Reacher is a smart, action packed and intelligent thriller that is a truly entertaining film to watch from start to finish. Tom Cruise is suburb in the titular role. Begging the question if Jack Reacher is one of the best action movies of 2012 ??With 2013 quickly on the horizon and already surviving the Mayan apocalypse, what was the first thing i did to celebrate? went to the movies of course. This outing i opted for Jack Reacher instead of ...more
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The CGI effects and tepid intro will probably bore older viewers, but if you let yourself get into the story, then you're in for a decent time.Warner Brothers and director Bryan Singer take on medieval fantasy in the CGI adventure, Jack the Giant Slayer. Based on the popular English folk tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, insert "fee-fi-fo-fum" h...more
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Unfortunately, the beans couldn't grow a good enough directionJack the Giant Slayer is a 2013 action fantasy adventure movie. Directed by: Bryan Singer Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Bill Nighy, Ewan McGregor...more