*Booooorrrrrriiiiiinnnnnnggggg*

Rating: 4/10 (21 March 2006)

Since I am only 24 years old, and don't care much about history, I can honestly say I knew nothing about McCarthy-ism before watching this film. That said, I can now say (after watching it) that I still don't have a clue. As for the fact-checkers, I could care less if it's accurate or not. This may well be the most boring movie I have seen since "The Accidental Tourist" in 88. The characters go nowhere. The plot dies before it begins. The rhetoric is so authentically mundane, it's hard to sit through. Well made, but might be more interesting for a student of journalism. I can't forgive a movie that plays off as a documentary. If it's a doc, call it thus, so I can then avoid it at all costs. (I.E. Blackhawk Down)...."Life and Times" movies are notorious for being bad, and this one is no exception. I have to give Clooney credit once again for his great directing, though. His abilities as a director far outweigh his as an actor, and, even though I didn't personally like this one, I see a lot of potential in the future for him. I'd say he out-did Ang Lee for this years best. The casting was outstanding as well. 4 stars out of 10.