Review of Absolute Power (1997) by Jason P — 17 Mar 2009

At least as far as Clint Eastwood is concerned, Absolute Power rocks absolutely.

This review of Absolute Power (1997) was written by Jason P on 17 Mar 2009.

Absolute Power has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Greg W (4,011) on 01 May 2013

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

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Promises to speed up the pacemakers of grumpy old Republicans with its ruthless indictment of the unzipped presidency…

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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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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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