Incredible cinematic achievement

Rating: 10/10 (30 March 2009)

Finally , a movie with A. Jolie, where she gets the chance to show all her acting talent,after years of laughable material ( Wanted being one of my favorite turkeys ) . Truly , this cinematic emerald ,entirely based on a true story from the 30s , and this is DEFINITELY NOT for the week  hearted !, brings Miss Jolie back to her anonymous early beginnings , namely to her first leading role in the fantastic GIA ,for which she was proclaimed one of the most talented young actresses. Changeling is the proof that in order to have a great film with teeth you certainly don't need 50 million worth of mediocre F/X and senseless explosions , car chases and unbelievable camera rotations and twists, dubbed unique artistic perspectives thanks to the sub - moronic latest couple of Bond movies , first and foremost what you need , is the simple magic of a cohesive story and logical , slow storytelling,where the inevitable horrific is palpable and lurking just behind the corner , ready to pounce on everyone , where the consequences will be devastating , and the first victim will be human sympathy and motherly love , which - let˙s face it - are the basic building bricks of our society .But for that , you need to have Mr. Eastwood behind the helm , and suffice to say , the older he is , the better he is !Briefly , one of the best dramas ever , where every shoot , every camera angle ,every word , every silence counts.