J. Edgar
2011, crime, drama, history
137 minutes
As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.
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6.0
2012-02-10
I use to say that Eastwood doesn’t know how to make a bad movie. J. Edgar reveals some issues, starting with the awful makeup of the characters when old - with Clyde Tulson seeming to be a puppet. With fair performances, its main strength turns out to be Edgar's frustrating life story. Relevant Awards: -... Read more
6.0
2011-11-11
Will fall short of offering anything beyond the same speculative picture of Hoover that has dominated public opinion for nearly half a century. Read more
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7.0
Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber
2012-02-11
Voor mijn gevoel had men het geheel iets beter kunnen uitwerken.
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