Roger Ebert – Movie Reviews

Read the latest movie reviews from Roger Ebert, the best-known and most widely read film critic in the world.

J. Edgar (R) – Three and a half stars
As a period biopic, “J. Edgar” is masterful. Few films span seven decades this comfortably. The sets, the props, the clothes, and details, look effortlessly right, and note how Eastwood handles the many supporting roles. Eastwood’s film is firm in its refusal to cheapen and tarnish by inventing salacious scenes. I don’t get the impression from “J. Edgar” that Eastwood particularly respected Hoover, but I do believe he respected his unyielding public facade.

Immortals (R) – One and a half stars
Without doubt the best-looking awful movie you will ever see. Involves the attempt by King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) to conquer Greece, and the battle to stop him, led by a plucky peasant named Theseus (Henry Cavill). Spectacular visuals, beautiful compositions, and an incomprehensible plot involving characters who open feel like strangers to us. See More