Movie #530 "J. Edgar" could be a lot clearer narrative to enhance the history lesson taught through this man's life. As it is, we can only guess at what fills in the empty spaces the narrative leaves as it weaves together (I think) the Lindbergh story in the 30s with the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963 to the end years of Edgar's life as he dictates his thoughts to 3 journalists (I think, once again, I'm guessing because each of the journalists looks like the other, and Leo himself, looks relatively the same from the 30s to the 50s, makeup could be more differentiating, but I guess most of us have heard just how bad the make up is in the film --- not that bad, but could help the story along a bit more) I am a HUGE Leonardo DiCaprio fan, but this isn't his best -----he, once again, emerges himself into this character, and sounds and looks, surprisingly, like J. Edgar. Not knowing J. Edgar himself, I'm not sure how "dead on" Leo is, but the character he creates here is forced, mean spirited, power hungry, not clear in thought, full of anger management problems. I left the movie wanting to know so much more -----he seems complex, but not all the answers are here, by any means. The supporting characters are good, but nothing that wowed me or stood out ------ capable, just like the movie was. Capable, but I felt with Eastwood at the helm, and Leo as the main character, I guess I expected a much better film.
You rated this movie: 3.8 out of 5
J. Edgar
(2011) R
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this riveting biopic as J. Edgar Hoover, the longtime FBI director as notorious for his overzealous methods of law enforcement as for the rumors regarding his cross-dressing and close relationship with protégé Clyde Tolson.
Genre:Dramas, Gay & Lesbian Movies, Biographical Dramas, Dramas based on real life, Gay & Lesbian Dramas, Political Dramas, Social Issue Dramas
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