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- 2019
- R
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 11 m
- 2019
- R
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 11 m
Summary The world is first introduced to Richard Jewell as the security guard who reports finding the device at the 1996 Atlanta bombing—his report making him a hero whose swift actions save countless lives. But within days, the law enforcement wannabe becomes the FBI’s number one suspect, vilified by press and public alike, his life ripped apa...
Directed By: Clint Eastwood
Written By: Billy Ray, Marie Brenner, Kent Alexander, Kevin Salwen
- 2019
- R
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 11 m
- 2019
- R
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 11 m
Richard Jewell
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7.5
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Summary The world is first introduced to Richard Jewell as the security guard who reports finding the device at the 1996 Atlanta bombing—his report making him a hero whose swift actions save countless lives. But within days, the law enforcement wannabe becomes the FBI’s number one suspect, vilified by press and public alike, his life ripped apa...
Directed By: Clint Eastwood
Written By: Billy Ray, Marie Brenner, Kent Alexander, Kevin Salwen
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 46 Critic Reviews
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76% Positive
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35 Reviews
20% Mixed
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4% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 46 Critic Reviews
68
76% Positive
35 Reviews
35 Reviews
20% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
4% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Yes, this is a great one, and a magnificent centerpiece performance by an unknown actor named Paul Walter Hauser in the title role is a major reason it is so unforgettable.
There is an elegant, even-handed character study buried within Clint Eastwood’s crisp procedural.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 196 User Ratings
7.5
79% Positive
155 Ratings
155 Ratings
15% Mixed
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6% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 196 User Ratings
7.5
79% Positive
155 Ratings
155 Ratings
15% Mixed
30 Ratings
30 Ratings
6% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
Una historia real impactante; es dramática, tensa y conmovedora.
¡TOTALMENTE RECOMENDADA!
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Richard Jewel was a heartfelt movie of just a simple man with great values who became a victim during the Olympic bombings in 1996. Sam Rockwell did an outstanding job as his quirky lawyer.
Clint Eastwood is amazing, I thoroughly enjoy his ability to direct and tell a fine story.
I am disappointed the movie did not did not receive more recognition.
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Hauser, who’s excellent, uses his bulk and heavy-lidded eyes to keep the character a cipher; Eastwood knows we’re judging Jewell as much as the real cops who mock this naïve wannabe behind his back.
More diverting is the increasingly desperate forensics the FBI resorts to in order to build a case against Jewell, though it’s not always clear which tactics are simply thorough, now outdated, or flagrantly illegal. But Richard Jewell has so little to say about its time period or how the culture has shifted that it ends up exposing the relative quaintness of its concerns.
Eastwood’s very good with actors, and the central trio of Richard Jewell make the film worth watching.
Richard Jewell’s greatest feat is the generous emphasis it places on its Forrest Gumpian do-gooder’s complex sense of humanity; if only there were more of that to spread around to the other characters.
Eastwood’s made some bad movies in recent years, along with some gems. This is the first film of his I’ve seen since his organutan co-star days that had me embarrassed for him.
This was the best movie of the year. it is about our Constitutional rights and how rogue government destroys well meaning con•sci•en•tious individuals. Eastwood is a master of character development, and a big part of that is showing the flaws. Richard Jewell is a very flawed individual, seems mildly autistic. But he provides a valuable service and is happy to help and is deeply empathetic. Arguably the most complete character in an Eastwood movie. And well portrayed by John Paul Hauser. Excellent casting choices of Kathy Bates, Sam Rockwell and John Hamm, every single one a good actor with a chance to breathe a little. It was very surreal to see the crazy guy correct. There is a lesson in all this, it is that people are trash. The FBI, media and employers would never have behaved in this fashion if anything else were true. Decent people are an island in an ocean. I was incredibly moved when he said he is not allowed to talk to people anymore, I have recently reached the same conclusion for different reasons, that is brilliant filmmaking. All I can say is Sam Rockwell definitely earned his Snickers. I cried when he said his mom only got to be proud for 3 days of her son, i cried a lot at this movie, like watching The Elephant Man win. This is Jungian individual vs collective at it's best, with some Kafka arbitrary justice thrown in, bravo Clint Eastwood, mastering philosophy and contemporary Constitutional rights at once. The crazy guy walked away disappointed with the incompetence of the government.
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Before talking about the movie, it can be said that "Richard Jewell" is one of those movies that proves that art does not know age. Ninety-year-old Clint Eastwood is still alive in the cinema and can make good films. The most important strength of the movie is its strong characterization, so that in the very first few scenes, we get a good definition and knowledge of the main character, in a way that from the very beginning, Richard finds his place in our hearts. And we want everything that is good for him until the end of the film. This innocence of Jewell, which turns into oppression throughout the film, keeps us by his side until the end of the movie and does not allow the viewer to be indifferent to Jewell and his fate. The camera also plays an important role in completing this characterization and the viewer 's closeness to Jewell's character, from the very opening scenes that represent him, the middle of the film which is the culmination of events for him and his mother and the end of the film which is a good ending. This strong characterization has also been performed for Jewell's mother, who is also far from exaggerated and can be fully understood and believed. This point, however, is a bit weak for the lawyer, so that the reason for his acceptance of the case is a bit weak, but with the progress of the film, his efforts are somewhat acceptable, although this point still has no effect on the emotional depth of the film. The script, which is the most fundamental cinematic element of any movie, plays a very important role here as well, and this characterization comes out of it.This coherence and quality of the script makes Richard's ideals of believing in the law and the police credible And it does not let his honorable sentences in the last interrogation seem like slogans at all. In the meantime, the good acting of "Paul Walter Hauser", "Sam Rockwell" and of course "Kathy Bates" cannot be easily overlooked. Kitty's character is also somewhat good, but her sudden and emotional change at the end of the movie is not very believable. Eastwood has done well in instilling a hatred of the media in the viewer which is sometimes even more dangerous than the law and its injustice, but one downside to the film is that the federal police investigation process is somewhat vague and it is not clear exactly how and with what evidence they can advance the case so much, but this movie is enough good that these negative points do not have much effect on its quality. The final sequence of the interrogation is also a good sequence, because we see the release of real Jewell's thoughts and ideals, not slogans, through words that are still uttered innocently, like himself, and according to the characterization and script, it is not a cliché at all. Also, it should be noted that the camera works well in the same sequence and the mise en scène is also acceptable. In general, "Richard Jewell" is a good film that entertains and satisfies the audience as much as it can.
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It's one of those forgettable Oscar bait films. The acting is good (Kathy Bates shines and Paul Walter Hauser was really good as Richard Jewell) but Sam Rockwell plays yet again the same character he played in Three Billboards and Vice: A quirky, sarcastic man who works in some kind of public charge and deep down has a heart of gold. He's honestly becoming another Jesse Eisenberg. Besides the acting everything else was unremarkable. The story is interesting but Clint Eastwood did the bare minimum in terms of direction or screenplay. Olivia Wilde's character was a stupid cartoon character (and it actually made controversy in real life) and the cinematography is just dull. There aren't really things that are terrible but it did nothing exceptional. Clint Eastwood should retire. Literally his last good film was American Sniper. After that he has just released Oscar bait trash like Sully or 15:17 to Paris.
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I think the most frustrating thing about this movie is that the cast does a fine job but there is no real emotion, there is a severe disconnect that really prevents this movie from reaching a deeper level than what it could have. And that is what prevents it from being a truly great drama.
The cast is fine, The directing is fine. It's just the writing that really causes this lack of personal and emotional exploration for Richard, who really is portrayed as kind of a simple person, rather than someone who's life is genuinely being torn apart for doing absolutely nothing wrong. He is portrayed as a one-trick pony when I am sure the real-life counterpart was jumping up and down the emotional spectrum through all of this.
I wish they did better in that regards and it really prevents the movie from being any good.
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A great story I was unaware of with some good performances, questionable editing, and an amateur screenplay. This story of a true believer in the the United States justice system being shown its darkest side is a compelling one. The way it's told is from a very one-sided point of view, but I don't have too much trouble believing that there was little exaggeration in the details that mattered about it.
Walter Hauser gives an impressive performance in a role that is arguably quite difficult to empathize with and Kathy Bates came to her supporting role in a lane I didn't know she had: a tired, withering, mother. If there's one thing this film has, it's great performances in difficult roles. Playing a smart character with strong convictions is one thing, but getting an audience to empathize with less educated characters with strong convictions is a difficult task, in my experience. Unfortunately, some other things went wrong. Some films are saved in the edit. I would argue this one was partially lost in it. One buzz phrase in film making is "arrive late, leave early:' This film unfortunately did the opposite and you feel it. This may have also been a screenplay issue, of which there were many. Copious flashbacks and one cliche dream sequence are written into this script and it just did not need those things on top of the other fluff that dragged this film out to 2h12m. This story definitely did not require that runtime to tell. For those reasons, I'm out.
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Production Company
Appian Way,
Misher Films,
75 Year Plan Productions,
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC),
The Malpaso Company
Release Date Dec 13, 2019
Duration 2 h 11 m
Rating R
Tagline The world will know his name and the truth.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
National Board of Review, USA
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
