J. EDGAR (Released to Theaters USA 2011)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Stars ìììì

J. Edgar—a Clint Eastwood-directed film—focuses on the rise to power of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under the direction of J. Edgar Hoover. While the film gives a loose, fictional account of J. Edgar Hoover’s life, the movie provides an interesting interpretation of J. Edgar Hoover’s relationship with both his mother, Annie Hoover, and his friend, Clyde Tolson. Kudos to the Makeup Department for outstanding artistry in the transition from youth to old age for J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson. This film moves well and provides good adult entertainment value.

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Storyline

J. Edgar Hoover’s (Leonardo DiCaprio) life and times as he works through events such as the Lindbergh baby’s kidnapping and several presidential administrations are punctuated with views into his private life and his life before the FBI.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Clint Eastwood for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Erica Huggins and Tim Moore for making the film possible. Additional Cast include: Leonardo DiCaprio, Judi Dench, Armie Hammer, Josh Hamilton, Geoff Pierson, Cheryl Lawson, Kaitlyn Dever, Gunner Wright, David A. Cooper, Ed Westwick, Naomi Watts, and Jeffrey Donovan.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The film is completely entertaining.

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ENEMY LINES (Released to DVD USA 2020)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì  Enemy Lines—not high quality—lacks good character development, high par acting, and runs within the okay range rather than the outstanding range.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A team of Allied soldiers attempt to take a scientist out of Germany during WWII.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Anders Banke for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Tom George, Nadzeya Huselnikava, Aleksandr Kushaev, and Andy Thompson for making the film possible. Cast includes Ed Westwick, John Hannah, Tom Wisdom, Corey Johnson, Gary Grant, Daniel Jillings, Scott Haining, and Pawet Delag. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. The story is interesting to some extent. But the movie lacks quality and memorability.  Video Critique Available Here:

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