247 USER REVIEWS
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By Yahoo! Movie User on
Mon, Feb 4, 2008 2:49 AM EST
This film is a masterpiece of fine acting and storytelling. The negative posts some folks/critics have written is because of Sean Penn's personal progressive politics. It is not fair to condemn an excellent and worthly film because Sean Penn liberal …more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful-
By RayO on
Sun, Dec 16, 2007 1:08 PM EST
After seeing this, 21 Grams, and Mystic River, there is no question that Sean Penn has developed into one of the finest, if not the very finest, American actor of this decade.
The story is upstaged by the actors and actresses in this movie, who are all …more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful-
By Yahoo! Movie User on
Thu, Oct 11, 2007 2:42 AM EDT
I was speechless after hearing Willie Stark's speeches.Sean Penn gives an arresting performance as the Louisiana governer who was assisinated in the end.
I was surprised that so many people have not watched this movie yet.This is an Oscar-worthy …more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful-
By david evans on
Sun, Sep 30, 2007 3:10 AM EDT
The original film from 1949 was a classic. This stale remake is yet another example of why Hollywood should learn not to churn out a remake with actors that have "name power" but are completely miscast.more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful-
By FairAndHonest on
Wed, Aug 1, 2007 4:55 PM EDT
The cast turns in a phenominal acting effort in this film. The story does slow a bit at times, yet it puts forth a great debate about the greater good and ends justifying the means. A very thought provoking story, this is a film that is definitely worth …more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful-
By Jeff on
Wed, Aug 1, 2007 4:55 PM EDT
I liked this movie which was based in part on the political life and character of Louisiana Governor, Huey Long. The story centered around a fictional individual named Willie Stark (Sean Penn), and his rapid rise to power.
Like Huey Long, Willie Stark, …more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful-
By nabach45 on
Mon, Jul 16, 2007 4:16 PM EDT
Now, I hope you all know that this is why you go check out a movie for yourself because you never know what stupid people are going to say. This movie was great and it defines who I am (I don't care what people SAY...). So take it for what it's …more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful-
By frank on
Mon, Jul 16, 2007 4:04 PM EDT
for 30 seconds,or so, she held my full attention. she performed like a seasoned star. her intensity, focus and ultra confidence was stunning. it's been a long time since i had enjoyed that kind of mental captivity. oh, don't bother to look …more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful-
By Latianau on
Sun, Jul 15, 2007 12:04 AM EDT
I liked it a lot. It is a must see.This is a good flim for teens and Parent but don't take little children to see it. And the movie was a little sad.more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful-
By Here2Voice on
Tue, Jul 3, 2007 10:50 AM EDT
Firstly, This is a long movie, and you have to pay attention, so for those of you with ADD, this one isn't for you. The overall pase of the movie was great untill the last half hour wich (in my opinion felt like an hour n a half by itself) You kept …more»0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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