The Most Powerful Man

J. Edgar: The Federal Bureau of Investigation needs a director to keep everything and everyone in line, who do you choose? Leonardo DiCaprio of course. Playing the corrupt and straight-laced former director of the FBI, DiCaprio gives a performance that will be remembered for ages as this movie's namesake. The 1930s and 40s were times of economic heartache and advances in technology for investigating. J. Edgar Hoover works his way up to the top of the ladder with the strength and support of his mother who makes sure her son is in line. The film spans throughout nearly all of Hoover's professional life and focuses on very personal matters with his right hand man and private secretary as well during his reign of power. Another appealing asset is how director Clint Eastwood constructed this biopic to be an older version of Hoover recollecting on the high points of his career and how he came such a long way; numerous flashbacks and random time changes happen keeping the audience constantly engaged. Other celebrities of the era such as Charles Lindbergh, Robert Kennedy, and Shirley Temple make appearances and show just how many people actually recognized the name "J. Edgar". Much Oscar buzz will be happening around this movie and I expect to see DiCaprio as a front runner among the nominees. Not much more can be said besides that you have to see it yourself. Grade: A-