A fully cut and polished gem stone. One of the brightest jewels of '05

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2005)

Brilliant! A fully realized vision for Mr. Clooney, whose directorial and writing history I am unfamiliar with. He should be very proud of this masterful movie. Intelligent, intense, moving, at times very funny, the historical subjects are presented in this tight, focused and important film with never a wasted moment. I am in awe. I'll see it again and, when it's available, I'll own it.
Every performance was stellar and Strathairn will get an Oscar nod. Could Clooney be that good a director? Perhaps he'll get the nod also. Casting was impeccable and every camera angle augments the story telling.
Television "journalists" take heed. Will history remember you this well? Do you speak truth to power?
Don't miss this diamond of a movie. You won't be disappointed.
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