Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the role of J Edgar Hoover in the new film from Clint Eastwood, J Edgar. Here's the first trailer and poster...
Clint Eastwood’s last film, Hereafter, was an increasingly rare misfire from a man who has emerged as one of the most consistently strong and prolific directors in Hollywood. And while Hereafter isn’t shy of a few supporters, it broke a compelling run of projects, that had taken in the terrific Gran Torino, the too-long-but-still-strong Changeling, and the likes of Letters From Iwo Jima and Million Dollar Baby.
For his new movie, Eastwood appears to be on surer ground. It’s the long-mooted biopic of J Edgar Hoover, going under the simple name of J Edgar. Eastwood has recruited in Leonardo DiCaprio to take the title role in the film, and he’s joined in the cast by Naomi Watts and Judi Dench.
The first poster and trailer for the film has just appeared, and it’s got Oscar bait written all over it. Certainly there’s an element of preachy-ness about it, and it’s got the staple formula touchpoints of the biopic in place. But this might just be something really quite strong.
The movie arrives in November in the US, although we don’t get it until next year in the UK. For now, feast your eyes on this, and see what you think…
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