The Good Shepherd has quite unfairly received a lot of flack from critics. I'm not out here to say it's the best movie ever, but I think it was really well done, and I definitely enjoyed it.
If you're looking for an action-packed blockbuster, this is definitely not the movie for you. If you're looking for fast-paced spy-thriller, once again not the movie for you. If you enjoy watching films that offer in-depth character pieces, this could be for you. If you are interested in how we portray the CIA and it's formation, once again, for you.
I thought Matt Damon did an excellent job as Edward Wilson. He is a man who keeps everything inside, who values the fight for American freedom and democracy. He is the ideal spy. The slow pace of the movie gave the audience insight into Wilson's way of thinking, his methodness in espionage. It allowed the audience to feel the coldness felt by Wilson's own wife and child, not just see it. I thought the movie was artfully done, and though the 2.5 hours felt more like 3.5 hours, the slow-pace was essential to the unraveling of this story.
My only complaint to The Good Shepherd is the fact that there was a lot of time-jumping throughout, but Matt Damon never looked older or younger in any of the scenes, whether it be the 1970's or the 1940's. And definitely when he was with his 20+ year old son, he did not look old enough to have a 20+ year old son. Basically, he was never aged enough.
In any case, other than that I liked it and I recommend it. If you want to wait until it comes out on video, that's fine, too. Just don't watch it before you go to bed -- the slow-pace could put you to sleep.
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