Review of Absolute Power (1997) by Rajansatish P — 09 Sep 2011

Not one of Clint Eastwood's Classics but worth a watch but flat climax is a disappointing payoff.

This review of Absolute Power (1997) was written by Rajansatish P on 09 Sep 2011.

Absolute Power has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Adam R (2,773) on 02 Sep 2018

Completely unrealistic. It starts off slow and then ends on a low note as well, but it is a decent Clint Eastwood thriller otherwise…

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

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 06 May 2018

Clint Eastwood excellently leads political intrigue in Absolute Power. Absolute Power is one of Clint Eastwood's best movies…

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Eastwood stars and directs this movie. It is an interesting plot and while you know the truth will out, you do not know how…

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By Dan O (462) on 28 Mar 2013

Loved the book. great cast. Clint Eastwood & Laura Linney are wonderful together…

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

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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 Ky K (546) 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 Phoenix F (16) on 20 May 2012

The President rapes a woman, then his secret service guys kill her. All of this is witnessed by a old thief. I looove the plot of this movie…

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