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With today's political tone this thing is going to wipe out the Academy Awards. Its December 22nd limited release will ensure its decimation of those eight-pound golden trinkets.
Being a Spielberg film there is no reason to check off all the qualities of the film. It's all there with a top flite cast and script which breaks down the story and timeline for people like me who lost the 70's due to the military and excessive partying. The only thing that I noticed was the usual Spielberg "sop" that softened the ending of an otherwise fine drama. I think Hanks was the weak link in the cast as he seemed to overplay a character rather than be a lead. Kudos to Bruce Greenwood who has been one busy actor of late.
This thing is historically satisfying with the exception of Greenwood wearing a polo knit shirt at least a year before they came out. (That poked me in the eye.)
One thing, the script kept the idea that the Pentagon Papers began with Truman and continued with Nixon. It did not heap the papers onto Nixon just the actions to stop the publication which was a legal point.
Entertaining and very compelling, it's a must-see for boomers, kids, and grandkids. (I think I was sitting next to a group of college kids with their teacher. Some liberal crank, I suppose.)
With all the cold weather, risk breaking that hip and waddle on in for some shiny history.
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An important film, but I preferred the more understated style of "All the President's Men" and "Spotlight." The subject matter and performances could stand on their own, Spielberg didn't need to lay it on so thick.
I disagree.
It's only going to get a nomination for best picture because they have 10 nominees.
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One of my favorites from the past couple years is Spotlight. Sounds like the Post is a similar type effort.
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I think Spotlight is a very good film. Laser focus, interesting story and good acting. I have only given out two five star ratings in all the years I have had Netflix. It was one of them.
This thing is historically satisfying with the exception of Greenwood wearing a polo knit shirt at least a year before they came out. (That poked me in the eye.)
From wikiP: "Beginning in 1927, Lacoste placed a crocodile emblem on the left breast of his shirts..."
Might be the only thing Spielberg got right.
than Greenwood was sporting.
Nt
Was that part of your 70's excessive partying?
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
...they have those in Mississippi, too
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just ask around.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
Well...after recommending that one take their kids and grandkids to see it, you go out of your way to disparage a college professor for taking his students. We get it. You want to let us now that you think colleges are a hotbed of bad ideas. It was unnecessary, especially after writing a pretty on-target synopsis. And then you admit to the baiting in your reply to Musetap. Don't be so cranky, you are loved.
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"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
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