Review of Absolute Power (1997) by Paul M — 06 Sep 2006

I love this movie...a great combo of actors!

This review of Absolute Power (1997) was written by Paul M on 06 Sep 2006.

Absolute Power has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Stephen B (1,233) on 09 Jan 2014

Not bad. Clint Eastwood movies you can never go wrong. Well writeen story but I felt that it could have been a bit more powerful…

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By David J (1,942) 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 Sharon G (71) on 27 Feb 2013

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

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By Tom E (317) on 29 Jul 2013

Not that good. Formulaic plot, slow pace, with so/so performances. Murder at 1600 almost same movie, but more entertaining…

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By Robert R (1,109) 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 Kimberly W (277) on 01 Feb 2013

I liked this movie! Eastwood and Hackman in the same film is hard to beat…

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By Desson Thomson (1,673) for Washington Post (9,851) on 11 Jan 2018

Devolves into such utter ludicrousness, the best response (other than avoiding the thing in the first place) is to laugh…

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By Gary S (1,094) 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 Clinton T (24) 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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