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In Reply to: Enjoyed the movie, but best of last "tin" years? posted by Road Warrior on December 10, 2005 at 15:25:41:
You should read "See No Evil" the book upon which the movie is based. I started reading it after seeing the film and it's fascinating.They don't spell it out in the movie but the CIA turning on Clooney's character is, I believe, a nod to the thrust of the book which is that the modern CIA is more concerned with political correctness, politics and technology than it is to their human resources. Basically he was considered a has been and a pain in the ass from the old days.
When he was waiting to talk to the (I assume) Condi Rice based character you could overhear them laughing at the idea that doing great work in Beruit in the 80's meant anything and later he was in trouble for having told her a truth that condradicted what she wanted to hear (or at least what the CIA wanted her to hear).
Not saying it was reality but I thought his being turned on made sense in the movie.
Still, I found the movie highly plausible as a sketch of how things really work/happen (though I freely admit my political leanings - which are more anti runaway corporate power than "left" per se - left me predisposed to do so).
I really liked Proof. Haven't found more than a couple of people who felt the same way.
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Saw it with Mrs. Nasty and her two sisters. It was a huge gamble as the evil sisters lean more toward mindless action flicks. They were blown away and I was considered a good husband (for at least a day). There was one jaw dropping moment in that film, and I know you know what I'm talking about, that made the audience collectively catch its breath. I honestly believe it'll be mostly overlooked when Oscars are handed out. That will be a great, great shame. Paltrow as Best Actress, Hopkins as Supporting Actor, and several others are deserved.I think your point that Clooney was considered an embarassing dinosaur is prolly correct. I remember that conversation you referenced and his subsequent interview.
Give corporations a chance. They're made up of, by and large, decent, educated people. Of course there are exceptions (ENRON!!!), but they aren't the rule. Movies rarely portray their true character (that wouldn't be any fun would it?).
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