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The birth of the Central Intelligence Agency is explored in Robert De Niro's The Good Shepherd, a compelling, erudite, and taut film.
Matt Damon is Edward Wilson, a (fictional, though inspired by James Jesus Angleton and Richard M. Bissell, Jr.) stoic man who's dedicated his life to serving his nation. The film depicts Wilson's, a definitive WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant), transformation from bright student at Yale University to soulless orchestrator of the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. In doing so, it illuminates the history of American espionage and establishes a theme of fathers failing their sons.
For Matt Damon, this is the performance of a lifetime, despite a minimalist nature. He reveals the inner turmoil of his character without sacrificing the stone-cold exterior which renders him a prime candidate for a career in intelligence, but also a distant family man. The supporting cast, which includes Alec Baldwin, Angelina Jolie, William Hurt, and John Turturro, is across-the-board terrific, with the sentimental highlight being Joe Pesci in a pungent cameo.
This is Robert De Niro's second directorial effort, following A Bronx Tale from thirteen years ago. He outdoes himself behind the camera, painting an epic picture of the Cold War while also examining the tiny details which are oh-so important in the world of spies. And Eric Roth once again proves himself to be the master screenwriter of our time, as if Forrest Gump, The Insider, and Munich weren't proof enough. His screenplay is moving and learned.
The Good Shepherd is the best film of the year, one of endless fascination and power. I can't recommend it enough!
The birth of the Central Intelligence Agency is explored in Robert De Niro's The Good Shepherd, a compelling, erudite, and taut film.
Matt Damon is Edward Wilson, a (fictional, though inspired by James Jesus Angleton and Richard M. Bissell, Jr.) stoic man who's dedicated his life to serving his nation. The film depicts Wilson's, a definitive WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant), transformation from bright student at Yale University to soulless orchestrator of the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. In doing so, it illuminates the history of American espionage and establishes a theme of fathers failing their sons.
For Matt Damon, this is the performance of a lifetime, despite a minimalist nature. He reveals the inner turmoil of his character without sacrificing the stone-cold exterior which renders him a prime candidate for a career in intelligence, but also a distant family man. The supporting cast, which includes Alec Baldwin, Angelina Jolie, William Hurt, and John Turturro, is across-the-board terrific, with the sentimental highlight being Joe Pesci in a pungent cameo.
This is Robert De Niro's second directorial effort, following A Bronx Tale from thirteen years ago. He outdoes himself behind the camera, painting an epic picture of the Cold War while also examining the tiny details which are oh-so important in the world of spies. And Eric Roth once again proves himself to be the master screenwriter of our time, as if Forrest Gump, The Insider, and Munich weren't proof enough. His screenplay is moving and learned.
The Good Shepherd is the best film of the year, one of endless fascination and power. I can't recommend it enough!
