casting excellent except for Angelina

Rating: 8/10 (27 December 2006)

A major quibble with the movie: Angelina Jolie was sadly miscast. She wasn't a '50s-looking or acting character at all. Her acting style has solidified around her appearance and she's now unable to break out of that mold. Matt Damon's portrayal of his character Wilson, on the other hand, was well-done and authentic to the era. Certain of the events in the movie, while based on actual occurrences, were "Hollywoodized" for sheer drama, but others were actually underplayed, which intensified the effect. The cinematography was excellent, and the musical score blended well with the action, never being obtrusive. An excellent portrayal of a time in our history when actions were taken that still resonate in today's events.