Richard Jewell

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4.0
But lacking a truly cathartic climax, Richard Jewell just gradually winds down. Den Of Geek
3.0
Jewell... is no longer here to tell his story, and Richard does that very well; its just a shame that his truth has come at the cost of anothers. EW
4.4
But having reasons doesnt make you right, and these two characters are very wrong. Rogerebert
3.0
This muted drama wont win Eastwood any new fans, but it wont mar his legacy, either. Indie Wire
4.5
Even the bad movies (and when Eastwood is bad, hes awful) reflect a consistency of focus. Variety
3.0
Resurrecting his sturdy cinematic prose after recent fiascos like The 15:17 to Paris, Eastwood competently dramatizes the underdogs true tale with a p .. Time Out
3.0
Resurrecting his sturdy cinematic prose after recent fiascos like The 15:17 to Paris, Eastwood competently dramatizes the underdogs true tale with a p .. Time Out
4.0
There is an elegant, even handed character study buried within Clint Eastwoods crisp procedural about a security guard who becomes a hero and then a p .. The Guardian
3.0
He needs some sympathy and comedy for his handsomeness to work, and it doesnt work here. The Guardian
3.1
Grays opulent formalism channels Fawcetts delusions of grandeur, making for an intoxicating adventure film.
3.1
Richard Jewell isnt so much a dispassionate look at the very real mistakes that were made by well intentioned people as it is an indictment of entire ..
4.5
Richard Jewell benefits from a muted wistfulness, which manages to convey the injustice of what occurred without overselling the theatrics. Screen Daily
1.5
For Richard Jewell, the FBI isnt the problem; Tom Shaw is just a bad agent. Collider
4.5
Eastwood... has twisted the story to suit his ends. The sad thing is that he didnt need to he has plenty of good material, and his direction is fluid .. Vulture
4.5
Another fine Eastwood film about a man with greatness thrust upon him. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
has the chance here to play a fuller, more rounded character for a change, and hes unexpectedly up to the task. The performance is an eye opener.
4.5
This is a morality tale in a good way, mostly about the vulnerability of the individual citizen in the face of state power and about the fate of a pri .. The New York Times
2.0
A film that takes a potentially compelling narrative and then squanders it by presenting it in a ham fisted manner that utter fails to understand why .. E Film Critic
3.0
Richard Jewell is pointed and compelling so much so that it neednt underline its themes as thickly as it does. Telegraph
5.0
As if that werent enough, Scruggs isnt even allowed to be good at her job. The Young Folks
2.0
In the end, Richard Jewell the movie has nothing to say beyond the fact that Richard Jewell the man deserved better. Cinema Blend
4.5
Eastwoods best movie in a long time. Uncannily well acted by Paul Water Hauser and Kathy Bates. JoBlo
2.5
What mightve been a timely parable is instead presented as a capably crafted and acted, yet frustratingly reductive screed in Richard Jewell. Screen Rant
3.8
So just as Richard Jewell saved the day, Paul Walter Hauser is left to rescue Richard Jewell. And the world thanks him for his service. The Globe And Mail
4.0
Richard Jewell is a slow burn that examines how media and governments can twist perspectives in the minds of the masses, making it a timely and releva ..
2.5
Emotionally compelling, even if in making its case it engages in some troubling melodramatic choices. One Guys Opinion
3.8
By keeping the tone from becoming too somber and generating a degree of sympathy for Jewell, Eastwood has crafted an engaging (albeit fictionalized) a .. ReelViews
3.0
The Eastwood of today doesnt care much for nuanced understandings of behavior, now perfectly content to film community theater productions in the leas .. Blu Ray
3.8
Richard Jewell may veer into some wild speculation of its own, but it sets the record straight where it matters. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Paul Walter Hauser, so impressive in an amusing supporting role in I, Tonya, ably shoulders the lead as the oddball mamas boy, bullied for his weight, ..
3.0
Clint Eastwood has always proven to be a good, reliable storyteller and, here, he tells a good, reliable story.
3.8
Eastwoods top notch handling of several key sequences (eg the aforementioned bombing) ensures that Richard Jewell contains its fair share of spellbind .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
Eastwood is back in top form. Paul Walter Hauser is the perfect blending of actor and role. You Tube
4.5
I really enjoyed it and I felt like it was a very timely message. You Tube
1.5
What should be an expose with nuanced performances has a very un nuanced performance that overshadows the film... You Tube
3.0
Despite the misogyny and straying from the facts, this movie has three strong characters. The story is compelling and it is a good movie, like many Cl .. Lariat
4.0
Theyre looking to eat you alive, says Bryant, who asks Jewell if hes ready to fight back. Rolling Stone
4.0
This story has extra resonance in todays media environment, and its also a refreshingly non jingoistic exploration of heroism. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Our Call: It hurts a little to say STREAM IT, but the relatively small percentage of flawed malarkey in this movie ultimately doesnt spoil some of its .. Decider
1.5
Their unlikely friendship is a compelling slice of compassion and offbeat humor, even if it sometimes feels deserving of deeper exploration considerin .. The Wrap
3.1
A compelling account of a hero smeared by the media, though Eastwoods film treats one real life reporter almost as badly. News Day
3.1
Its a tightly paced feature, with strong performances all around. Its also one of the seasons most politically polarized films. New York Post
4.5
Theyre going to look at it and think, I dont want to be another Richard Jewell. Hindustan Times
3.5
Its a good movie. Its also a flawed one. And in this case more than most, its hard to separate those two things. Az Central
4.5
This film about the smearing of an innocent man is itself a hit piece. Npr
2.5
This is a story worth telling, but the way its told makes no sense. Star Tribune
1.5
Cluelessly simplistic rendering of a 1990s media injustice ignores all the context in which it happened and demonizes the one journalist who acted pro ..
3.8
Eastwood knows what hes doing here, and he does it well, especially with the casting of Hauser, Rockwell and Bates, excellent actors all. Toronto Star
1.5
Richard Jewell is a decent portrait of an injustice, but it also feels oddly unexceptional and unnecessary. Salon
1.5
But if the feds cant imagine that Jewell doesnt lead a second life as a domestic terrorist, Eastwood and Ray have apparent difficulty envisioning an i .. Slate
4.0
In the end, its Hausers show and hes nothing short of remarkable; the accuracy of his portrayal underlined by a brief clip of the real life Jewell on .. Flim List
4.5
Its a relevant, emotional work from the storied filmmakers career, and its also one of the strongest films hes made in quite some time. Film Inquiry
3.0
Its inexcusably sexist, perpetuating a misleading, misogynistic depiction of female journalists which is a shame because it trivializes a thought prov .. Susang Ranger
5.0
Just when I thought one of the worst movie years in memory was down for the count, Clint Eastwood arrived at the last minute with Richard Jewell, to s .. Observer
4.0
Richard Jewell is strong work from a master firing back after a few lukewarm outings. Flickering Myth
4.5
But for anyone with knowledge of what happened, I dont see what else youd get from it. Flickering Myth
4.5
Its entrancing, what one could call old school filmmaking, without showiness or embellishments or frantic, seizure inducing camerawork. Flim Threet
1.5
Richard Jewell is one of those expertly crafted pictures that reminded me how little I care for craftsmanship when a filmmakers ugliest impulses are t .. Time
3.0
The cast is outstanding. Gripping story. Bates should earn Oscar nomination. Hauser and Rockwell also award worthy. Boston Herald
2.0
The type of tainted heroism thats left behind doesnt look like anything this director or the medium of cinema in general usually explores with such vi .. The Film Stage
3.1
The actors transcend the simplifications, and make Eastwoods 38th feature behind the camera something worth arguing about. Chicago Tribune
4.0
Its political implications and ambitions aside, Richard Jewell is a very entertaining and engaging film. Bullz-Eye
3.0
Wonderful acting and solid craftsmanship do not excuse turning a story about the FBI ignoring white nationalism into a rant about fake news and uppity .. Uproxx
3.0
Eastwoods shut up and point the camera style of storytelling is bluntly effective and the film is powered along by three terrific performances. The Irish Times
1.5
That level of nuance doesnt extend to the antagonists of the picture. The Atlantic
1.5
And to a certain extent, that is whats going on here, but theres also a surprising amount of restraint to Eastwoods direction that perhaps feels a bit .. Birth Movies Death
5.0
Best movie so far this year with fine pace and scintillating performances by Hauser, Rockwell, Bates, Hamm, and especially Olivia Wilde as an extremel .. Tony Medley
1.5
In Richard Jewell, its with his absolute character assassination of a journalist who cant defend herself because shes dead. Pajiba
3.0
The truth is Richard Jewell only pretends to care about the man, and uses him as a symbol to service Eastwoods agenda. Detroit News
3.5
The film makes a sobering point about the danger of rushing to judgment and trial by media, but undermines that with its ham handed approach to key pa .. Cnn
3.8
The film isnt as in depth as it might have been, and it certainly doesnt have the intellectual impact it clearly desires. Aisle Seat
3.0
The serious nature of what Jewell went through has dragged a deceptively measured and controlled performance from Hauser here, and it is work that sho .. Herald Sun
2.0
As a political or journalistic statement, Richard Jewell does have the unfortunate tendency to come across like a rant. But that does not greatly detr .. Consequence Of Sound
2.0
What a disappointing way to undermine your own valid point, in a movie thats otherwise well acted and competently filmed. Vox
3.0
Richard Jewell doesnt always get it right, but it very well might be Clint Eastwoods best film of the last decade. The Play List
3.8
This is what we got, so do your job, she retorts, articulating a version of the Eastwood libertarian ethos that doesnt suffer crybabies, whether they .. Film Freak Central
1.5
Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) doesnt seem destined to hold any given job for very long. Film School Rejects
4.5
Despite its gripping seriousness its also, sporadically, pretty funny. Film Ink
3.5
This is, frankly, a political film and its no secret that Eastwood is not exactly on the left, but, ever the pragmatist, he leaves room for multiple r .. The Age
3.0
Its an important reminder of one our most fundamental rights: that a person is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Maki At The Movies
3.0
There are several commendable performances in Richard Jewell that lift an otherwise stolid, workmanlike entry into the filmography of the 89 year old .. Cine Vue
4.0
Richard Jewell is a fascinating and gripping account of a real life hero being persecuted by the corrupt powers he had always respected. Mirror
4.5
Paul Walter Hausers performance as Richard Jewell is brilliant, while Clint Eastwood brings a necessary yet timely story that delivers some of his bes .. You Tube
3.5
Richard Jewell is strong film for Clint Eastwood who aptly gives his subject the credit he never received. His honest and straight forward approach wo .. You Tube
3.0
Richard Jewell is entertainingly informative as the screenplay effectively will cause you to feel sympathetic for everything Richard Jewell and his mo .. You Tube
4.0
But I think when youre playing real people, theres a responsibility towards their legacy. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
You can almost sense Eastwood enjoying himself as he chips away at Jewells trust in authority and institutions, crafting another classic portrait for .. Abc
3.0
Paul Walter Hauser is pitch perfect at channeling Jewell, delivering one of the years most compelling performances. Cleve Land
2.0
Nothing is accidental in a Clint Eastwood film such is the shame of Richard Jewell. Ft
2.5
Richard Jewell is a very competently told and engrossing story, blighted by its portrayal of one character. Stuff
4.1
Richard Jewell is a wasted chance, a ham handed and self congratulatory bit of agitprop. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
Because thats the interesting strain here, one summarized beautifully by the bumbling humility of Hausers performance, which appeals heroically even a .. Vanity Fair
3.0
Richard Jewell isnt up there with Unforgiven, or even the deeply uneven and equally complicated American Sniper. The Arts Desk
3.0
Its an ugly approach that badly sours what could have been a really good movie. The Sun
1.5
The story is compelling from hero to reviled heel in no time flat. In a jauntier time it might have been raw material for social satire; in our day it .. Wsj
2.0
I dont know what the antonym of personable is, that this version of Jewell is just that with his complete lack of humor and stultifyingly colorless pe .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
A rage filled and relevant retelling of a pivotal moment that highlighted the manipulative and ego driven nature of democracys gatekeepers. Matts Movie Reviews
4.5
Jewell finally gets mad enough to insist that anger just isnt his way. The Filmy Ap
3.0
Beyond all the underlying politics and rightful criticisms of the FBI and the media, it should be noted that Richard Jewell is also one helluva terrif .. Patriot Ledger
2.5
A filmic depiction of public record surrounding Richard Jewell only serves to emphasize that not every written story is inherently cinematic. Film
2.5
An anti media, anti FBI diatribe that shows the biases of the US right wing. Scmp
4.4
As a man, Richard Jewell deserves a film like Richard Jewell and while this film may not, and likely will not go down as one of Eastwoods greatest fil ..
2.0
Richard Jewell is proof that such simplistic maxims dont always take into account lifes complexities. The Film Pie
3.0
But Jewell isnt violent, it doesnt seem to be in his nature at all. Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
Show me a biopic that in some way or another doesnt play fast and loose with the truth. Sandiego Reader
3.5
Richard Jewell is the sort of film that fits right into Eastwoods wheelhouse. We Live Entertainment
4.5
Hauser is Richard Jewells most persuasive asset, and Eastwood shows considerable trust in his star, letting him fully inhabit the contradictions of a .. The Ringer
5.0
Clint Eastwoods remarkable and compelling true story about the false accusations that nearly destroyed Richard Jewells life features a great cast and .. Dead Line
4.5
Bobi berates him for defending his antagonists, but Richard doesnt agree: hes just explaining. Film Comment
3.0
At least this time Clint picked the right Forrest Gump type of a hero to give a shout out to. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.0
What we get in the end is a film that doesnt quite deliver the truth. Solzy At The Movies
4.4
If you dont love Paul Walter Hauser yet, its because you just havent see what hes capable of. Awards Circuit
3.0
Where it falters and badly is in its portrayal of real life reporter Kathy Scruggs. It leaves a bitter taste and mars the whole package, undermining i .. Bitly
1.5
Like Kathy Bates as Jewells mother Bobi, theres something too self consciously movie star like about his turn. Bitly
3.0
Like Greta Gerwigs recent adaptation of Little Women, this is very much a film about authorship and how personal experience can be shaped into a narra .. Scots Man
2.0
Whats surprising is how sincerely Eastwood treats his principals . ( Film Avclub
4.0
Thats the first strength of many: this isnt anything like a hagiography. Alternate Ending
1.5
The FBI does not deserve our sympathy, but Kathy Scruggs definitely doesnt deserve her treatment in this film. Lainey Gossip
3.1
As always... Eastwoods very good with actors, and the central trio of Richard Jewell make the film worth watching. Seattle Times
4.5
He gives the picture a sassy kick, illuminating vibrancy and pliable humor, augmenting the emotional pull of the pairs camaraderie without sappy senti .. Fresh Fiction
1.5
Food for thought from a filmmaker often derided as a rightwing cheerleader, but more accurately a champion of outsiders and underdogs. East Bay Express
3.0
In the film Olivia Wilde portrays her as an aggressive reporter, who is out to get the story and doesnt care about being popular. Tony Mack
3.5
But the film hits hardest in the way it shows how, once a suspicion of guilt is made, the law can have a difficult time pivoting. National Post
4.5
Paul Walter Hauser, as the titular character, lumbers onto screen, physically commanding if almost boyishly deferential to Bryant, played with irritat .. New Republic
4.5
That isnt always popular with critics I dont pretend to understand losers. Bfi
3.0
He aspired to law enforcement (I study the penal code every night.) Original Cin
4.5
The story Eastwood is telling here is indeed a compelling one, a real life drama recounting the abuse of power by the two most powerful institutions i .. The Australian
2.5
But while Richard Jewell starts off captivating before even becoming heartbreaking with its depiction of how he was wronged, the film ultimately falls .. The National
3.5
Evidence that Paul Walter Hauser has the power to command a movie on his own and keep you emotionally attached to him. Rendy Reviews
3.5
Evidence that Paul Walter Hauser has the power to command a movie on his own and keep you emotionally attached to him. Rendy Reviews
3.8
Richard Jewell is a nice looking movie with a handful of not just good performances, but some of the most memorable youll see all year. Third Coast Review
2.0
Trite melodrama, preachy grandstanding and superficial, skewed countenance of collective, generally perceived American identities or institutions. Ion Cinema
4.5
This late phase of Eastwoods directorial career is his best because he resists moralistic grandstanding to achieve plainness and depth. Richard Jewell .. National Review
4.5
Eastwoods latest, Richard Jewell, is a strange, sordid, untidy story that doesnt make the mistake of leveraging the truth in the service of clichs. National Review
2.0
There is a movie to be made about this true life story of an innocent man convicted in the public sphere on bias rather than evidence. This is not tha .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.5
What gives Perhaps the infiltration of woke culture is proving a huge turn off for regular people. Tiny Url
2.0
This could have been a heartwarming story, but Eastwoods cranky get off my lawn perspective cannot resist overdoing it as though he was talking to an .. Movie Mom
4.0
The Report showed the importance of truthful investigative journalism in unearthing foul play by corrupt organizations. Richard Jewell demonstrates th .. Theepoch Times
4.4
Paul Walter Hauser gives us the soul of a man that deserved respect even before he did something heroic, but one that people might never have noticed. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.9
If Eastwood had extended the sensitivity it shows to Jewell to others, it might have been worth something more. Instead, it becomes just what it preac .. Ap News
0.0
But that detail doesnt fit Eastwoods agenda, does it Make no mistake on my position. Columbus Alive
2.5
Rather than even squint in the direction of the national mood and place the story within its proper context, director Clint Eastwood and scripter Bill .. Film Frenzy
4.4
Compared to Sully, the 129 minute Richard Jewell feels a little chunkier. Sf Examiner
4.4
Where Im from, when government says youre guilty, youre innocent. Hollywood Into To
3.0
Richard Jewell is a loving portrait of Richard, his mother and his lawyer. It succeeds at this. But... instead of examining how things went awry there .. Assignment X
4.5
When does fact become speculation and lives get turned inside out Richard Jewell was the poster child for that question. Paul Walter Hauser and Kathy .. Wp Me
4.5
There isnt an ounce of ambiguity towards Jewells character; never does the audience believe he is guilty. Culture
1.5
Wilde is a woefully underrated actress who doesnt get enough credit (and an excellent director, too), who appropriately embraces the arch side of her .. Mid West Film Journal
4.0
Richard Jewell recounts a true story, but it doesnt necessarily tell the whole story ironic, since the difference between the two is a fundamental the ..
4.5
Eastwood truly delivers resisting the urge to pluck at heartstrings and stopping well short of discriminating against Richard Jewell. Film Ireland
3.0
Given the effort by Eastwood and Ray to set history right in how we remember Jewell, their misrepresentation of Scruggs is an incongruous, and from a .. Toledo Blade
4.5
Richard Jewell may never quicken its pace but its as insistent and as angry as anything Eastwood has ever made. Battleship Pretension
3.1
Its a telling portrait of societys rush to judgment, and illuminating as that may be, the real pull of Richard Jewell is the evolving relationship bet .. Cambridge Day
4.5
Richard Jewell is another highly entertaining Eastwood film culled from the headlines, with its main character being the most memorable in his authent .. Entertainment Voice
3.0
Richard Jewell belongs in the pathos of Eastwoods films dedicated to heroes and though this tame drama wont push new fans into Eastwoods camp, hes pul .. The Only Critic
4.5
RICHARD JEWELL is the kind of sensationalized story about a true underdog that movie audiences should regale. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.1
So well done, it makes you regret Eastwoods determination to grind an ax on this intriguing story. Heral
3.8
Paul Walter Hauser is a revelation, turning in a truly extraordinary performance that lifts him up into a new realm. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.5
Who will mourn for Scruggs after watching this film No one, and thats a travesty. Film Festival Today
3.0
The indefatigable Eastwoods latest turn in the directors chair tackles the real life story of 1990s security guard Richard Jewell in a biopic with str .. Adelaide Review
3.0
I believe there is a good movie to be made about Jewell and the events that took place at Centennial Park. I dont believe this is it. Mac Guff
4.5
Eastwood doesnt spare much time for certain complexities that amount to the truth here, but the basics are spot on, and when it comes down to it, I am .. Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
Richard Jewell does well to tell a little known story and is probably the best dramatisation of these events that there can be. Battle Royale With Cheese
1.5
How quickly we slide into corruption when we think our looks, intellect, or credentials entitle us to the submission of the slow witted, overweight Ri .. World Wng
2.5
His movies have made subjects like death and loneliness feel as warm and welcoming as a midnight cuddle. Willamette Week
2.5
The film starts off credibly and compellingly, until it turns its attention to its objects of scorn. Film Forward
4.4
Socially awkward and overly earnest, Hauser breaks your heart by bringing forth the naivety and blind trust that left Jewell vulnerable to the jackals .. Illinois Times
3.0
Heavily slanted towards conservative propaganda, but Richard Jewell is a decently crafted and entertaining movie about a man society chewed up, spit o .. Screen Zealots
3.8
While hardly a misfire, Clint Eastwoods Richard Jewell is only a small scale success, periodically weighed down by the filmmakers politics. Hollywood News
4.5
Joel Coxs editing moves this story along with emotional closeups, and cinematographer Yves Blangers strong compositions deliver strong content without .. Kdhx
4.5
Theres something both contradictory and admirable about the way Eastwood dashes off these versions of real events, making them quick but not exactly c .. The Week
1.5
How the three disparate attempts at heroism parallel and intersect might have made an interesting movie in expert hands, but Richard Jewell isnt it. Critics Notebook
3.5
This is a marked improvement over last years The Mule, and it presents a solid choice for grownups seeking gripping, thoughtful big screen entertainme .. Parade
3.5
Based on true events, Richard Jewell, the new film by Clint Eastwood, tells a very unusual story that captivates me for two hours by portraying a trul ..
3.0
Clint Eastwoods best film since American Sniper. Paul Walter Hausers performance makes the whole thing work.
1.5
Kathy Scruggs is portrayed as seducing fed Tom Shaw. ... The scene is unnecessary and distracting from an otherwise efficient and effective cautionary .. L.A. Biz
3.5
If you dont believe me, just look at the case against Richard Jewell. FlickDirect
3.8
Eastwoods last years have been far from impressive. But his last movie has a fantastic actor that makes us want to see more of what he can do. .
3.5
As with Eastwoods recent effort Sully, its an incredible story about an extraordinary individual. Entertainment Ie
1.5
Impressive acting performances by Paul Walter Hauser as Jewell, Kathy Bates as his mother and Sam Rockwell as their lawyer get hampered by the ham han .. Movies and Shakers
2.5
With Eastwood and screenwriter Billy Ray, truth appears to be a zero sum game because to tell the truth about Jewell, these filmmakers smeared the rep .. Movie Cricket
3.0
It is a strong story, but in telling it the picture leaves a sour taste. Herald Scotland
4.0
Conclusion: With a thrilling and captivating story, as well as a fantastic ensemble topped with a powerful performance from Paul Walter Hauser, Richar .. The Blus Pot
4.0
It is a testament to the genius of the film that even in the most cliche roles we find small details of acting and direction that make them real.
4.5
Eastwoods film is a serious, humane and sincere artistic and social accomplishment. World Socialist Web Site
2.0
Richard Jewell remains too hostage to predicability to rise above the troubling political undercurrents raging through Eastwoods latest. Silver Screen Riot
3.0
So while I did enjoy the whole thanks to Hausers affecting performance, I refuse to blindly ignore its blatant hypocrisy in the name of so called just .. Jaredmobarak
1.5
All things considered, hes kinda the perfect suspect, and the film doesnt shy away from that fact.
3.0
Eastwoods confidence in unambiguous heroism is no more than a starting point, a way to get to the heart of history: the affirmation of the dignity of .. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
1.5
Even though the personalities hes portrayed havent varied much, hes certainly found a niche that works. Digital Journal
2.5
It is as if Eastwood does not trust the details of Jewells story are enough to provoke outrage, so he stacks the deck in his favor. Brightest Young Things
1.5
There are a few things in this movie Im not so sure about. But its lead performance sure isnt one of them. The Movie Minute
4.4
Eastwood is at his best with another compelling story about a real life American hero. Hauser excels as the films unlikely leading man while Bates and .. Victoria Advocate
1.5
Like the story at its core, Richard Jewell is alternately fascinating and frustrating revealing the entrenched flaws and biases of those entrusted to .. Hot Press
4.0
Despite its unevenness, Richard Jewell is one of the best Clint Eastwood movies of the last few years.
4.5
Despite the writers best efforts to sink the picture in the writing process and Eastwoods faithfulness in bringing it to the screen, Richard Jewell st .. Vanyaland
0.5
Richard Jewell is nothing but the salty and hateful ranting of a bitter misanthrope. Avoid it at all costs. Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.0
This kind of jaw dropping caricature absolutely torpedoes Richard Jewell as a compelling docudrama. Book & Film Globe
3.0
Jonah Hill was originally slated to play Jewell, but Hausers anonymity allows him to disappear into the character. A recognizable star wouldve felt to .. That Shelf
4.0
Iconic director Clint Eastwood makes this straightforward telling of a terrible real life injustice an engaging cinematic experience. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
4.0
A valuable reflection on the place of the hero in American society.
3.5
Eastwood holds a mirror up to society and may drop it here and there, but the power of the performances and the search for innocence pack a heartwarmi .. Denton Record-Chronicle
4.0
Jewell isnt the sort of man who easily fits the mould of a hero, and Eastwood takes delight in deconstructing just what it means to be one, and how ou .. The Digital Fix
4.5
Its yet another story of an Average Joe turned misunderstood hero and the country that doesnt deserve him so, of course, Clint Eastwood had to make a .. Nashville Scene
4.0
An understated and captivating story that boasts a fantastic central performance from Paul Walter Hauser. The Hollywood News
3.5
Keep in mind that Eastwood doesnt hide the real bomber, Eric Rudolph, from camera. Elements of Madness
4.5
Mid tier Eastwood. A classically crafted, crowd pleasing character study that suffers from one dumb decision threatening to derail the whole thing. Wbur
3.0
Richard Jewell the man deserved more, and Richard Jewell the film does too. Movie Show Plus
3.0
However, theres an issue with Richard Jewell in its lack of subtlety. VultureHound
4.5
With his freedom and mistakes of focus and touch, Eastwood has managed to develop a slow and almost calm criticism of a criminalizing system.
3.8
Although it touches on similar themes that Eastwood has been exploring in his latest films, Richard Jewell stands out thanks to the magnificent work o ..
4.5
An example of why the public should be skeptical, ask questions and not be so quick to accept the official story. This movie isnt a downer to watch ov .. Showbiz Cheat Sheet
4.5
This is terrific storytelling, and one of Eastwoods finest hours. KSDK
4.5
The brief but powerful investigation of Richard Jewell remains a stain on law enforcement and media. But in his eagerness to show how badly they trans .. CultureMap
1.5
Eastwoods film is clean, crisp and well made but it belongs to Paul Walter Hauser. What She Said Radio
4.0
Few directors are better storytellers than Clint Eastwood. Lady reporter controversy aside, superb acting anchors this riveting story. Kxl
3.5
Paul Walter Hauser and Kathy Bates walk steadily through the wreckage of Richard Jewells undoing.
4.5
Paul Walter Hauser gives perhaps the best performance of the year as Jewell with an approachable honesty to the portrayal that disarms audiences.
3.1
Surprisingly, for as sympathetic a character as Jewell was in such awful circumstances, Eastwoods film doesnt paint a pristine portrait of him.
4.0
Eastwood and his no fuss style prove an apt fit for Jewells story, allowing the simmering tension of Billy Rays script and a handful of strong perform .. Asheville Movies
3.5
Hausers performance is embedded so greatly with nuances, both comedically and dramatically, that, at times, the devastation surrounding his character .. Brisbanista
3.0
If Eastwood intended to expose how the government could so abuse a simple, everyman, Richard Jewell marginally achieves that goal. Times Herald
3.0
For much of Richard Jewell, Eastwood is cruising through a fascinating tale. Should I See It
4.5
Hauser captures Jewells sometimes infuriating outer calmness with ace compassion.
4.5
Only is capable of blending genres as far removed as courtroom drama, melodrama, propagandist and... comedy.
3.0
Its not as good as it couldve been, but its still an example of the immense power that institutions have over their citizens and the urgent need to cr .. QiiBO
3.0
Look for the name Paul Walter Hauser to be honored by some year end awards for breakthrough performance in the role of an innocent man who is treated .. Big Apple Reviews
3.4
I found Richard Jewell a worthwhile tale to tell. My main gripe is that I could have done without the caricature depiction of the journo. MovieJawn
2.0
Eastwoods direction is impersonal but hugely effective; he rarely wastes a moment and is a master at building suspense.
4.0
The bizarre biography sees a marvellously deadpan Daniel Beirne as the young Mackenzie King. Richard Crouse
2.5
I believe you would have given us a thought provoking film with dimension and subtext. Dear Cast and Crew
5.0
Eastwood is a master of finding a personal story and telling it well. No fancy bells and whistles are needed when you have a good story and Richard Je .. Reel Honestre Views
1.5
There just doesnt seem to be much life in the movie and it rivals The Irishman for never ending movieness. Lenoirauteur
3.5
Richard Jewell is a mostly successful return to form for Eastwood that overcomes its questionable characterizations and flawed execution of its argume .. The AU Review
4.5
But Eastwood undercuts whatever message hes trying to get across by reducing the narratives antagonistic forces to simplistic avatars. Rochester City Newspaper
3.0
A trifecta of standout performances make Eastwoods latest human interest story shine. Galveston Daily News
3.0
Bates and Rockwell bring the film to life, but this tale of a falsely accused bombing suspect was a mess. The reporter who broke the story, played by ..
1.5
But thats not something you can expect from the man who hectored an empty chair at a political convention. Arts At L
4.5
Rockwell is marvelous...Eastwood gives us a pertinent portrait of how hard it is to clear your name once the tyranny of the news cycle gets ahold of y .. France 24
4.5
Paul Walter Hauser as Richard Jewell takes the movie to another level. Insider
3.0
Embarrasingly ill conceived, Richard Jewell reductively characterizes all of its players to simplistic cliches, even (perhaps especially) its heroes. Film Mixtape
2.0
If you like drama and the tut tutting of government over reach and media slander, knock yourself out, but there are other movies that dont trick you i .. MovieReelist.com
4.5
Eastwood tells the story with his customary simplicity and sense of indignation. La Jornada
3.0
Later, Bryant debriefs Jewell about whether hes a member of any infringe groups, like the NRA. Chatham News + Record (NC) ..
3.5
There is a certain amount of chutzpah in suggesting that the key to understanding this story is that it is less about prejudice against conservatives .. 1More Film Blog
4.5
Hauser plays Jewell with such courage and bravura. His brilliantly nuanced portrayal deserves an Oscar nomination if not a win. Chase Whale
2.0
Its excruciating and exhilarating and the biggest surprise of 2019. ( Goomba Stomp
5.0
But thats not to say Eastwood doesnt give his actors room to breathe.
4.5
We see Jewells dreams and ambitions shattered as hes vilified in the national media. The Screen Scene
3.8
Wading through a pool of snap happy reporters and bloodthirsty gumshoes, it is a timely and polarized tale of trial by fire accusations. Dr. Filmlove's Film Review ..
3.5
He doesnt do himself many favours, which is where Watson Bryant (Sam Rockwell) comes in. Lucy Goes to Hollywood
4.5
With an understated grace, Hauser conveys Jewells eagerness to please and his appreciation for and eventual discomfort with the spotlight.
4.0
The actors performances, too, are unusually naturalistic for Hollywood cinema today.
4.5
While Hamms character has enough reason to believe theres a case (Eastwood spills out the markers for the accusation), hes fairly stereotypical. Sioux City Journal
4.5
Richard Jewell should be seen by all writers and wannabe writers as a reminder that the public trust is a gift that can be taken back at any time. Sdgln
4.5
Its a skilfully made film, there are good, strong performances ... but there is a niggling doubt over exactly what some of Clint Eastwoods motivations ..
2.5
No amount of Eastwood nostalgia can make the questionable message he tries to sell in Richard Jewell easier to accept.
3.8
Wading through a pool of snap happy reporters and bloodthirsty gumshoes, it is a timely and polarized tale of trial by fire accusations.
2.5
That it needed to be made now and by Eastwood ultimately takes away from what is undoubtedly an important story, one that could have, and should have, ..
4.5
Yet another instance of filmmakers of courage and conviction stepping up where unfortunately and unlike Gun, politicians and the press (including crit .. Political Film Critics Blo ..



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