Review of J. Edgar (2011) by Cesar F — 01 Nov 2017

Not for all tastes, but diehard fans of Clint Eastwood's directorial efforts should find this one satisfying enough.

This review of J. Edgar (2011) was written by Cesar F on 01 Nov 2017.

J. Edgar has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 26 Nov 2021

This is quite a stylish film, set in a dark, almost film noir type tone, with low(ish) lighting and most of the film seems to be predominantly…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 09 Jul 2016

I don't know if the disjointed timeline jumping did anything but detract the experience, I was confused…

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By Daniel Green (105) for CineVue (2,163) on 12 Dec 2018

Underwhelming performances, a lacklustre script and a pervading sense of drudgery prohibits J. Edgar from ever being truly engaging…

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A flat, boring and anonymous movie with nothing to say at all Except trying to show the usual Dicaprio in a performance perhaps even subdued…

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By Gavin M (668) on 27 May 2018

J. Edgar, is such a masterful film by the legendary Clint Eastwood…

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By Alejandro970 (859) on 07 Jan 2018

The straight story of founder of FBI, in his own words and how fought against communism and mafia, and defended the american way of life, with…

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By Jarrin R (161) on 12 Dec 2016

I was passively watching this while working, but I can't say I understood much of it anyways. Also the makeup was absolutely terrible…

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By Spencer H (746) on 23 Nov 2016

Boring, dull, stupid, and no good, J. Edgar was a pretty terrible movie from the legend Clint Eastwood…

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By Spangle (1,205) on 13 Apr 2017

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By Sam J (457) on 24 Aug 2018

2018-8-23 Too slow. I felt asleep twice XDDD J. Edgar Hoover was so paradox. And was twisted and painful all the time, awarely or not…

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