Product ReviewsJ. Edgar (DVD, 2012, Canadian French)

A spoon-fed dry history lesson = DiCaprio was excellent, but film was dull.

This film, while well acted by all the stars, felt more like a spoon-fed dry history lesson that box-office entertainment.

It's not that the scenes weren't interesting to look at, it was all just talk, talk, talk. And not really interesting.

The film was dull as paste. And eating paste might have been more lively.

The film just missed for me. And I couldn't have been more happy when it was finally over.

Leave bio-pics for TV entertainment, mini-series, rather than fictionalizing very dull events.

You can skip it in my book. But if you love DiCaprio.. you've got to see it. Bring a pillow, or a gun in case you want an easy way out.

Cheers and Blessings, Max Rainet.

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GOOD FOR HOME VIEWERS, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN...

WHO WOULD HAVE KNOWN THE COMPLEX IDIOSYNCRASIES OF J.EDGAR HOOVER?
GREAT ACTING FOR THE PLOT. WITH OUT KNOWING ALL ABOUT HOOVER I WILL HAVE TO READ UP ON HIM AS TIME ALOWS, AND I REALLY WONDER IF I WANT TO KNOW OF HIS UNSAVORY LIFE STYLES.
BUT TO ROUND THIS OUT? ITS WORTH A LOOK SEE INTO THE BEGININGS OF OUR F.B.I.
I CAN UNDERSTAND HOW MANY OF HIS BEST AGENTS FELT AT THE TIME OF THIER ARRESTS OF HIGH PROFILE CRIMINALS AND HOOVER TAKING THE CREDIT, THE ADAGE OF, " I CAN MAKE A FOOL LOOK LIKE A GENIUS AT MY OWN EXPENCE" RINGS TRUE IN THIS CASE. A GOOD FLIC FOR THOSE WHO WOULD SEE THE DARK SIDE OF MAN.Read full review...

A fascinating movie, well worth the money to see it.

I bought this movie based on DiCaprio's acting reputation and awards for his acting as well as the fascinating character of J. Edgar Hoover. Of course it was a great mix and well worth the money to see it. Any flaws in the movie? Well, its odd watching the parts where J. Edgar is dealing with his sexuality. But, apparently that is the key to his character and has to be explored. DiCaprio is great in this role and it is well worth seeing a fascinating actor playing a fascinating J. Edgar.Read full review...

J Edgar review

Very interesting movie.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: second.sale

'Nuff said in title

Disheartening message, but excellent film.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: remark_supply

Riviting motion picture. Great protrayal of a real person by L. DeCaprio

Riviting!!! This was better than expected. Leonardo DeCaprio has proven once again, that he has the ability to exceed expectations. His protrayal of J. Edgar Hoover proves he is one of the "very few", in Hollywood today with real talent.

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J. Edgar (DVD, 2012)

This is an interesting biopic about the life and times of J.Edgar Hoover, as told by himself. The acting was good, and the story fair. I am not a fan of the man's history, and not quite sure of just how much of the movie is factual, but historically, he was a great man. I didn't enjoy this film, but for what its worth, you may.Read full review...

thanks for the movie my wife loves it

thanks for the movie my wife loves it . ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok okRead full review...

will keep it in my dvd collections

the book gave me more information about j. edgar than i though---much interesting and eye opening--going all the way back to the forties up to his final days --the private papers he had on the president and others--do not want to tell it all--but if you would like to watch a movie, if you like history especially finding out things that will shock you--please sit down and enjoy.Read full review...

Outstanding

This movie is excellent. The cast are outstanding and they deliver outstanding performances.After watching, it made me delve in to the internet to look up further information on the various events depicted.Certainly glad I purchased this movie as it will be something I will watch more than once.Read full review...