Review of The Good Shepherd (2006) by Eric S — 12 Feb 2009
An underrated movie. Indeed it is maybe hard to follow , and true, it does not attract you at the very beginning but once you take the rhythm of the storyline, it becomes really interesting. Indeed the mysterious CIA, which act as secret society, & Cold war make always a good starting plot but here it is added the theme of patriotism vs family & all the historical details (even if some of them are inaccurate) make the film great.
There is a kind of minimalism in this film & the Matt Damon is quite inexpressive (because of the character) but he is sufficiently talented to give a feeling by the regard or some very little details in his behavior.
Negative point: A. Jolie is not used at her full potential ... and well to be honest a such star for a so small role, this is a pity & waste of money, and all the women role are quite neglected to my point of view (maybe voluntary as the story is about of a "men world" & insist on the family sacrifice's theme).
And the Wilson's son character ... I simply do not like this actor.
This review of The Good Shepherd (2006) was written by Eric S on 12 Feb 2009.
The Good Shepherd has generally received positive reviews.
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