J. Edgar

J. Edgar retells the life of J Edgar Hoover through his time with the FBI. The film focuses mainly on his life for example, the relation ship with his mother, Clyde Tolson and his work in the FBI. There are a few fights but not many. Clint Eastwood has in my opinion tried to be as truthful as possible without speculating about his private life. The film uses what little is known about the man. The performances were great, Leo will get an Oscar nomination along with Armie Hammer but I don't think they'll win. The film is interesting if a little long at times but I liked it. Nothing groundbreaking or incredible but I think with more time they could have fleshed the film different stories. The make up was so-so, I guess we know these actors like they are and made to look old is unknown to us! I think the film will get a few Oscar nominations but it will only win a Make-Up award. A good film if you can sit through it but if you have a need for guns blazing action films, look elsewhere.

There's mixed opinions about this film. There's no mistaking Clint Eastwood can direct a film with the overall feel, picture, settings and attention to detail. Its a good watch and quite interesting but considering this is a film about Hoover, one of the most controversial and influential leaders of the FBI the film could have been a lot more! There's a lot of focus on Edgar's bizarre relationships with his Mother and partner Clyde and not so much on the events he was involved with like Dillinger and so many more! With the length of the film, drab lighting and the bad make up it did become a little hard work although still enjoyable!