Fine actors in a drawn out film .....

Rating: 5/10 (11 August 2019)

Questionable would not be a strong enough word for the editing of this. The compelling story of "big tobacco" intimidating a "whistle blower" is drawn out to monumental proportions. I definitely felt like the film was going round and round with little forward motion. At least 30 minutes on the cutting room floor would have been most welcome. I am suggesting that the "big name cast" was simply being put on display for as long as possible and let the chips fall where they may. Christopher Plummer comes out the best as Mike Wallace, because his screen time is limited. On the other hand Al Pacino and Russell Crowe seem over exposed to the point of weariness, and I definitely felt that less would have been best. - MERK