Another Notch on Eastwood's Gun!

Rating: 9/10 (24 August 2009)

All I knew about this movie going in was that it involved a missing kid and when he's returned the mother insists that he is not her son. I wan't sure what genre the film was; science fiction/fantasy/supernatural, action/adventure or drama. Turns out it was drama, as it relates a true story, albeit a period piece taking place in the 1920s & 30s. I'd forgotten it was directed by Clint Eastwood and his films are so eclectic they're difficult to categorize. This is one of his best films by far. It is a fascinating, exciting and frustrating journey that takes twists and turns. Last and certainly not least is the star, Angelina Jolie who leads us on this journey. If there was any doubt that she is a great actress, this film will verify that as fact. She never seems the same in any of her performances and she has a knack for becoming the "character", never so much as here. This film illustrates her range of emotions deftly played. Thanks to her and Eastwood, this was a gut-wrenching journey reminiscent of "The Shawshank Redemption". You can't wait for justice to prevail. Well done Angelina & Clint.