‘Changeling’ Variety’s Review

May 20th, 2008 in Actors, Directors, Festivals, Movie News

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“A thematic companion piece to “Mystic River” but more complex and far-reaching, “Changeling” impressively continues Clint Eastwood’s great run of ambitious late-career pictures. Emotionally powerful and stylistically sure-handed, this true story-inspired drama begins small with the disappearance of a young boy, only to gradually fan out to become a comprehensive critique of the entire power structure of Los Angeles, circa 1928. Graced by a top-notch performance from Angelina Jolie, the Universal release looks poised to do some serious business upon tentatively scheduled opening late in the year.” - Variety by Todd McCarthy

“Changeling” is in the competition at the Cannes Film Festival.  Todd McCarthy’s review in Variety details Eastwood’s filmmaking gift; a film I would like to see but fear the wicked undercurrents similar to “Mystic River” may keep me away.

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Reader Comments (6 Comments)
  1. Wes Says:

    Thanks for sharing the Variety notes. It’s always good to see Angelina put on her Oscar worthy hat, and remind us of her great talent. Clint on the other hand, is just proving to be one of- if not- Hollywoods greatest living legends. I hear the “Mystic River” references, and of course, as you concur- it just makes me regrettably want to see it more. I just re-experienced “Midnight Cowboy” recently on HD movies, for the nay-sayers, Angelina totally came by her lips honestly.

  2. Kenna McHugh Says:

    Angelina will be a legend like Clint and her dad. “Midnight Cowbody” is a classic, very tight film with true to life acting.

    I have a sense that “Changeling” is a film that will fulfill movie goers enthusiasm.

  3. Jennifer Says:

    Check out this great review of Changeling
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Cs6IDuPW0

  4. Kenna McHugh Says:

    Thanks Jennifer, this is a great review by the “Geezers.” I have mentioned the “Geezer” at Screenhead before — they are wonderful people. They know their movies.

  5. monique Says:

    It is a must see movie. It is awesome, the performance of Angie is incredible. The story is touching. I love it.

  6. Kenna McHugh Says:

    Thanks for posting Monique.

    What you are saying is what I have been hearing from others. I am sure the movie will be in line for the Oscars. The movie intertwines three stories that are incredible. Eastwood does a magical job keeping the stories flawlessly moving.

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