Review of J. Edgar (2011) by Rebecca L — 03 Sep 2012

I couldn't find a clue about the empty chair...

This review of J. Edgar (2011) was written by Rebecca L on 03 Sep 2012.

J. Edgar has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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By Luis P (221) 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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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 Veronica S (151) 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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