Good story survives cinematization

Rating: 8/10 (19 April 2015)

When dramatized, true stories are almost always over-dramatized. This movie is no exception, but that does make it entertaining. It also raises, though doesn't fully settle, questions about restitution. (Almost leads one to think about it.) The best reason for seeing this movie is the excellent acting. Mirren is great, Reynolds is a positive surprise, and I was only surprised that I did not know ahead of time that Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany is in this. That, given her presence, she delivers a terrific performance should be no surprise to anyone familiar with her. If there is no Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her, there is no fairness in the Academy.