Review of Absolute Power (1997) by Isabelle W — 20 Aug 2009

3 legends in one movie Clint Eastwood,Gene Hackman and Ed Harris.

This review of Absolute Power (1997) was written by Isabelle W on 20 Aug 2009.

Absolute Power has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Skyler B (1,160) on 22 Jan 2013

Very very good movie, great concept and amazing action by clint once again…

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By Diana W (351) on 31 Oct 2017

A favourite for me, with Clint, Linney. Ed Harris, Hackman and Scott Glenn. Short & Sweet Mystery Thriller…

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By Movieguys (703) on 22 Mar 2014

Absolute Power is a marginal film, but only sporadically good. Certain scenes are riveting, while others fall flat…

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By Leong C (520) on 28 Sep 2012

An OK effort by Eastwood, nicely done with a decent plot…

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By Compi24 (1,147) on 13 Dec 2017

This 19th addition to the catalog of Clint-Eastwood-directed features starts out the gate with a wallop of an inciting incident, furthers itself…

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By Troy C (204) on 30 May 2012

Star studded and headlined/directed by Clint Eastwood this thriller can't quite live up to its top notch cast…

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By Ramón M (142) on 08 Jun 2013

A political thriller with some holes in the plot, nonetheless it's entertaining thanks to the talented cast…

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By Luke H (627) on 08 Jun 2013

A political thriller with some holes in the plot, nonetheless it's entertaining thanks to the talented cast…

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By Thomas B (1,990) 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 Broyax (884) on 14 Jan 2017

A intervalles réguliers, Papy Clint nous sort des comédies bien ridicules, souvent involontaires comme Firefox par exemple…

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