Feb 24th
The Good Shepherd*
Empire Leicester Square
In 1961 a senior CIA officer investigates the reasons for the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, and traces the conspiracy back to the early foundations of the organisation in WWII.
Long but engrossing historical thriller drama woven together in a complex narrative, trying to have the pathos of an American style John Le Carre spy thriller but lacking the proper style. Some typically gritty supporting roles under Robert De Niro's capable direction, but Matt Damon is simply too young looking to carry off the part of the experienced, quietly authoritative CIA operative Edward Wilson, especially in the scenes with Wilson's grown-up son.
The Good Shepherd*
Empire Leicester Square
In 1961 a senior CIA officer investigates the reasons for the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, and traces the conspiracy back to the early foundations of the organisation in WWII.
Long but engrossing historical thriller drama woven together in a complex narrative, trying to have the pathos of an American style John Le Carre spy thriller but lacking the proper style. Some typically gritty supporting roles under Robert De Niro's capable direction, but Matt Damon is simply too young looking to carry off the part of the experienced, quietly authoritative CIA operative Edward Wilson, especially in the scenes with Wilson's grown-up son.
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