Review of Absolute Power (1997) by Patrick G — 10 Oct 2008

Yet another good film from Clint. Excellent Thriller.

This review of Absolute Power (1997) was written by Patrick G on 10 Oct 2008.

Absolute Power has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Mark T (909) on 05 Oct 2012

This film suffered dearly from a horribly long run-time…

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By Clinton T (24) on 30 May 2012

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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 Derek D (547) on 26 Aug 2012

This is the kind of cast that makes you say Son of a bitch, this is a great cast…

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By Adam S (1,940) on 28 Mar 2014

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 Don S (1,504) 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 Dan O (462) on 28 Mar 2013

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

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By Rita Kempley (781) for Washington Post (9,851) on 11 Mar 2013

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

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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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