Workplace Discrimination Movie Reviews

Clint Eastwood is acting his age in this movie, which I think adds a lot to its integrity. His character isn't up for non-stop action and so the movie doesn't go there. This is more of a stop start murder investigation movie, with Eastwood's character investigating and slowly getting to the bottom of the truth. This is probably similar to many of his other films that tend to have that laconic layed back feel to them. It's hard to be overly inspired by this, but it doesn't fail to entertain either. Overall, it maintains a fair degree of intelligence about it. Clint Eastwood fans will no doubt enjoy his good performance.

Clint Eastwood is a very durable leading man, and if that's not enough he also manages to produce and direct this film. He plays the part of a retired F.B.I. agent who has recently had a heart transplant. The sister of the heart donor asks Eastwood's help in tracking down her sibling's killer, and he can't refuse. As he gets into the investigation, his old instincts return, despite the threat to his health from over-exertion. Ignoring his doctor's objections, he continues his quest to identify the killer, and proves he's not lost his touch as a tough, understated hero. This is an entertaining movie which will be enjoyed by Clint Eastwood fans, old and new!

Sometimes when I read other reviewers, I think I've seen a different movie? Oh, well, I think Eastwood did a remarkably good job in bringing this excellent Michael Connelly book to screen. Having read the book, it was good to see Brian Hildegard's screenplay maintain the feel and tension of the novel. Eastwood directs well, and plays his role of Terry McCaleb to the max. It's one of the first movies where he plays a character more suitable to his age; but as my wife says, who cares if he's 72 and romances younger women? She said he could put her shoes under her bed anytime; of course, she'd have to move mine! But I digress...Wanda DeJesus and Tina Lifford are fine as the women in Clint's life--I particularly liked Lifford's portrayal of Jan, whose involvement with Clint goes a little deeper than what we think? I loved Paul Rodriguez and Dylan Walsh as the LA cops who want Clint out of the way. Walsh who doesn't say a lot, has a commanding presence as an alternate to Rodriguez's bravado. Anjelica Huston is perfect as Clint's doctor: I've known medical people just like her. Takes a small role and commands the screen when she's on. And of course, we can't overlook Jeff Daniels in his loopy role as Buddy Noone, Clint's neighbor and "partner."
There are twists galore, and I think someone out for an entertaining mystery should not be bored.
I LOVED IT.

Clint Eastwood is acting his age in this movie, which I think adds a lot to its integrity. His character isn't up for non-stop action and so the movie doesn't go there. This is more of a stop start murder investigation movie, with Eastwood's character investigating and slowly getting to the bottom of the truth. This is probably similar to many of his other films that tend to have that laconic layed back feel to them. It's hard to be overly inspired by this, but it doesn't fail to entertain either. Overall, it maintains a fair degree of intelligence about it. Clint Eastwood fans will no doubt enjoy his good performance.

Clint Eastwood is a very durable leading man, and if that's not enough he also manages to produce and direct this film. He plays the part of a retired F.B.I. agent who has recently had a heart transplant. The sister of the heart donor asks Eastwood's help in tracking down her sibling's killer, and he can't refuse. As he gets into the investigation, his old instincts return, despite the threat to his health from over-exertion. Ignoring his doctor's objections, he continues his quest to identify the killer, and proves he's not lost his touch as a tough, understated hero. This is an entertaining movie which will be enjoyed by Clint Eastwood fans, old and new!

Sometimes when I read other reviewers, I think I've seen a different movie? Oh, well, I think Eastwood did a remarkably good job in bringing this excellent Michael Connelly book to screen. Having read the book, it was good to see Brian Hildegard's screenplay maintain the feel and tension of the novel. Eastwood directs well, and plays his role of Terry McCaleb to the max. It's one of the first movies where he plays a character more suitable to his age; but as my wife says, who cares if he's 72 and romances younger women? She said he could put her shoes under her bed anytime; of course, she'd have to move mine! But I digress...Wanda DeJesus and Tina Lifford are fine as the women in Clint's life--I particularly liked Lifford's portrayal of Jan, whose involvement with Clint goes a little deeper than what we think? I loved Paul Rodriguez and Dylan Walsh as the LA cops who want Clint out of the way. Walsh who doesn't say a lot, has a commanding presence as an alternate to Rodriguez's bravado. Anjelica Huston is perfect as Clint's doctor: I've known medical people just like her. Takes a small role and commands the screen when she's on. And of course, we can't overlook Jeff Daniels in his loopy role as Buddy Noone, Clint's neighbor and "partner."
There are twists galore, and I think someone out for an entertaining mystery should not be bored.
I LOVED IT.

My 2 yr old can put up with "Miss Kelly" but if you're like me and end up watching these shows with your children - you'll be fed up with her scene chewing in short order, and don't even mention Mr. Bumble. The camera work is awkward at best with claustrophobic fisheye shots and weird angles...

If you know any firefighters, get this video for them. As the father of two small children, I've seen a ton of "Firetruck" shows. This one is the best. It entertains the kids and really has a lot of interesting information. Plus, you get to visit the firefighters and get a real sense of what they do. The visuals are great. There's one shot from the top of a firetruck as it is answering a call and roaring through traffic that really makes you feel like you're there. My daughter and I also enjoyed seeing some FEMALE firefighters. There's a reason they're not called fireMEN anymore. Great video.

This movie depicted the life of Magnus Hirschfield, a gay Jewish sexologist who helped advance the cause a gay rights decades before Stonewall. His research and institute were tragically destroyed by the Nazis. This film is a little low-budget. If it weren't for all the nudity, I'd almost think it was a TV movie. Maybe it was a play that finally got set to film. It does an excellent job of illustrating the gay, feminist, and nudist movements happening during the Weimar Republic. It also briefly touched on the debates, raging at the time, that gay men were either androgynous or hypermasculine. As a gay Jewish man during the Nazi terror, this figure and movie showed how Hirschfield was mistreated as a Jew and that more than just Jews were brutalized during that tragic time. Historians and interested people of all backgrounds should be interested in hearing of Dr. Hirschfield. This movie had a transsexual character and a hermaphrodite, so other sexual minorities may really like seeing it. It is so important for people to know that even before 1969, there were ppl challenging homophobia in their societies and standing up for themselves. I am glad that a German company decided to highlight a gay hero.

I chose this instructional DVD because I wanted the "Advanced Program" advertised on the jacket. When I played the DVD there was no "Advanced Program" included. I had hoped to learn the Lindy Hop, but the steps taught are all feet on the ground, none in the air. I'm still searching for that video.