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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 12 Nov 2011

The focus, for better or worse, renders this less a comprehensive biopic, more a Brokeback Bureau…

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By Gary Wolcott (857) for Tri-City Herald (818) on 12 Nov 2011

The history of J. Edgar Hoover's life and the times in which he served are interesting, the man - and his character - are not…

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By Dan Lybarger (786) for KC Active (97) on 12 Nov 2011

Because Hoover is both complex and enigmatic, it's no wonder that that 'J. Edgar' is only fitfully engaging…

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By Matt Soergel (215) for Florida Times-Union (216) on 12 Nov 2011

It's so careful that it rarely rises above bland, even though its central figure is anything but…

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By Radheyan Simonpillai (471) for AskMen.com (164) on 12 Nov 2011

Easily the best thing Eastwood has done in years, though that's not exactly praise considering the director's recent years include such turgid…

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By Duane Dudek (861) for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1,693) on 12 Nov 2011

In the end, the reality comes from a physically and emotionally persuasive performance, with the stiff body language and precise diction of…

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By Kimberly Gadette (432) for Doddle (184) on 11 Nov 2011

DiCaprio's braying, scowling performance is reminiscent of an impersonator rather than a human being…

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By Jdgreen1955 (2) on 11 Nov 2011

If for no other reason, see this for the exceptional performances by DiCaprio (and others) and be reminded that good actors can be- convincingly-…

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By Gfny (45) on 11 Nov 2011

A masterful film directed by a more mature Clint Eastwood. The file shows sensitivity and purpose…

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By Jules Brenner (885) for Cinema Signals (847) on 11 Nov 2011

The man who early on in his career realized the power of having secret files on the biggest movers and shakers of his generation deserved better…

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By Kevin Carr (1,610) for 7M Pictures (1,037) on 11 Nov 2011

It's a perfectly mediocre picture typical of award season, running too long with some good performances but lacking a definitive punch…

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By Mathew Dekinder (396) for Suburban Journals of St. Louis (395) on 11 Nov 2011

I suppose the ultimate failings of J…

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By Jim Judy (1,199) for Screen It! (1,437) on 11 Nov 2011

With the various historical figures and events just getting scant attention, the overall pic feels somewhat like a disjointed highlight reel,…

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By Clint O'connor (453) for Cleveland Plain Dealer (828) on 11 Nov 2011

Leonardo DiCaprio is superb. The casting, costumes, and period-appropriate touches are flawless. But the film offers few sparks…

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By Kevin Williamson (186) for Jam! Movies (2,396) on 11 Nov 2011

J. Edgar may be well-made and well-acted, but it's also bloodless, unfocused and at times regrettably dull…

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By Rick Groen (1,350) for Globe and Mail (2,419) on 11 Nov 2011

What a sprawling, befuddling, fascinating, frustrating mess of a movie…

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By Leonard Maltin (609) for leonardmaltin.com (584) on 11 Nov 2011

Leonardo DiCaprio is not the first name that springs to mind as the embodiment of legendary FBI director J…

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By Annlee Ellingson (847) for Paste Magazine (2,906) on 11 Nov 2011

J…

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By Michael A. Smith (689) for MediaMikes (371) on 11 Nov 2011

Directed with a steady hand, J. Edgar is a film with much more flash then substance…

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By Alison Gang (138) for San Diego Union-Tribune (1,408) on 11 Nov 2011

We get straightforward narration and expository dialogue that introduces each time-traveling vignette and dictates Hoover's tiresome me versus…

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