In all my years I have never seen a bad Clint Eastwood film; acted in or directed. We saw his latest, 'Richard Jewel', yesterday and it ranks at the top of his list.
I think most all of us who are in the know remember Jewel from the Atlanta Olympics of 1996. He was a security guard who found a carry bag loaded with explosives. Before it could be safely detonated the bag exploded killing two and injuring 100.
Jewel was immediately declared a hero but due to the Atlanta Constitution Journal and the FBI suspicion turned on Jewel as he perpetrator. Richard Jewel was a 'dough boy' not to be taken seriously because of his desire to be in law enforcement and his lonesome no friends life. He lived alone with his mother. He was mocked by all for his enthusiasm for police work.
After a few days the FBI saw Jewel as a potential bomber because he fit their profile.
It's a sad tale of how the government and media can make anyone's life a living hell if they want.
Once again Eastwood has woven conservative values into his body of work. The media are chastising the film because it shows the female Atlanta Journal reporter to be loose in her morals to get a story.
"Hey, it's a film!"
Guys, spend the money on this masterpiece. You won't, I promise, be disappointed.
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