Awards season may have officially kicked off with this debut of the eagerly-awaited J. Edgar Hover biopic, directed by Clint Eastwood. Leonardo DiCaprio steps into the shoes of the notorious first director of the FBI and title character. In this adaptation, Hoover's skeletons come climbing out of the closet, along with his relationship with Clyde Tolson (Armie Hammer). Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black (Milk) writes an enticingly dramatic movie, which also stars Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Judi Dench (as Hoover's mother), Lea Thompson and Dermot Mulroney. J. Edgar hits theaters November 9.
With Clint Eastwood directing, I'm not really sure what to make of this. It looks like it has potential, I will wait for the reviews before deciding whether I check this out.
Leo looks like he’s going for the Oscar here and hopefully he gets it, but Eastwood is usually hit-or-miss nowadays which is why I’m not too siked for it just yet. Nice post Candice!
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With Clint Eastwood directing, I'm not really sure what to make of this. It looks like it has potential, I will wait for the reviews before deciding whether I check this out.
i'm curious to see what happens.
Leo looks like he’s going for the Oscar here and hopefully he gets it, but Eastwood is usually hit-or-miss nowadays which is why I’m not too siked for it just yet. Nice post Candice!
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