I think there will be some nominations from this movie. I do not think it will be picture or director, but I do think Leonardo DiCaprio will be nominated in the lead actor role. I would also like to see Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts nominated in the supporting categories. I will predict costumes and makeup will also be nominated.
This is a Clint Eastwood film, and he is a very assured director. This movie looks at Hoover's personality and personal life rather than focusing on his famous secret files or vendettas. We see some of that, but as a way to learn about Hoover's personality, as he was paranoid and maniacal and power hungry and incredibly guarded. He had an inflated opinion of himself and his talents, seeing himself as brave and persecuted, when in reality he hid behind the men in the field and his files. He persecuted many people, but he had enough cunning to develop the FBI and run it during the tenure of 8 presidents. He wasn't stupid. The movie flashes back and forth between Hoover's first years at the FBI and the years before his death.
A large focus of this movie is the love story between Hoover and Clyde Tolson. This is portrayed as a platonic love, and you'll understand why after watching Hoover's relationship with his mom (Judi Dench). These men were devoted to each other, and while we may never know the details of the relationship, Tolson did inherit Hoover's estate and is buried next to him in the Congressional Cemetery. The relationship is lovingly portrayed in the movie, though realistically. After all, Hoover was a prick. He wasn't easy to be around. There were hard times.
Clint takes his time with a story. He doesn't go for flash when he doesn't need to, but he gets a lot from his actors. He lets you really sink into a story and make your own decisions. I like his films.
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