Review of Absolute Power (1997) by Richard S — 12 Jan 2008

I know alot of folks didn't like this film. I did like it-especially Laura Linney and Ed Harris performances.

This review of Absolute Power (1997) was written by Richard S on 12 Jan 2008.

Absolute Power has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Bryan D (308) on 21 Jun 2016

A great film! Clint does an amazing job both in front of and behind the camera in this one…

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By Mark N (906) on 19 May 2012

Elegantly directed by Clint Eastwood, but the weakness is in the atrocious script, which lacks both believability and panache…

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By Mike D (1,303) on 01 May 2013

Clint Eastwood was old as fuck, and this was '97…

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By Mark H (1,764) on 01 May 2013

Clint Eastwood was old as fuck, and this was '97…

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By Grant T (830) on 14 Jan 2017

One of the many great movies with Clint Eastwood , Suspence for sure ! SOMVIDEO…

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By Al S (553) on 17 Jan 2013

A taunt, riveting and first-rate thriller with a twist…

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By Mpilar B (29) on 28 Mar 2013

T Hackman's character is a repetition (No way out). Terrible plot…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 04 Apr 2014

Director Eastwood seems to have a knack for choosing well-scripted subject matter that grabs your interest and runs with it…

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By Richard D (1,732) on 04 Sep 2013

Not as fast paced as other Eastwood films, but intriguing, engaging, well acted and well directed with a good story…

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