The film alternates Hoover's youth with his old age in charming dark and grim, as if one is now in progress and the other a memory of history. The previous movie "The Social Network" also used this method to shoot. When you first watch the movie, you will feel very confused, but after watching it, you will marvel at the superb editing skills. The film tells the story of Hoover's legendary political experience spanning decades, and creates wonderful echoes of historical events one by one in the alternation. The film also mainly revolves around some of the main protagonists, which are mainly reflected in Clyde and Helen. One is a female secretary who helped him invading the privacy of politicians. The toughest female secretary in history has been working for more than 50 years, which makes me It feels a little strange, is there such a person? The other is Clyde, his subordinate who has been rumored to have an affair with him. The movie does not give a clear answer, but after watching the movie, we should know that the two are deeply in love, especially in the end of their old age. It's inspiring to cuddle with each other. Under the blessing of the right-hand man, Hoover's image is still full.
Playing Hoover may be the most active character Xiao Li has encountered since he entered the industry. His arrogance when he is successful, his perseverance when he is defeated, and his depression when he is frustrated are all exaggerated and flamboyant. Of course, Xiao Li's performance is impeccable. The most surprising performance of the entire film belongs to veteran actor Judi Dench, who is very successful in her portrayal of Hoover's beloved son's hearty and tough mother. On the one hand, this mother is kind and family, but on the other hand, she has always been the backbone of her son and the whole family. She always lived with her son and took care of his daily life. She urged his son to keep improving in his career, and at the same time she resolutely suppressed the possibility of his son's tendency to show his tendency towards ordinary people.
Hoover's life was glorious and glorious, after all, he did a lot of things he liked. In career, in work, he really did his best. But in his life, how sad and pitiful he was, he never got married, had no children, no friends, and lost the happiness and joy that ordinary people have. Is it difficult to imagine such a legendary life?
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