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Director Clint Eastwood's 1997 box-office hit stars himself as Luther Whitney, a highly skilled thief who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, witnessing the murder of a woman involved in a secret tryst with the US president (played by Gene Hackman). Determined to clear his name, Whitney cleverly eludes a tenacious detective (Ed Harris) while investigating a corruption of power reaching to the highest level of government. Adapted by veteran screenwriter William Goldman from David Baldacci's novel, this thriller balances expert suspense with well-drawn characters and an intelligent plot that's just a pounding heartbeat away from real White House headlines. Absolute Power features the great Judy Davis in a memorable supporting role as the White House chief of staff who desperately attempts to cover up the crime. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of those many Eastwood movies that are left in the shadow of his more accomplished works like Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby etc. This one may not reach quite to the same level with those films, but still this is a movie of great skill and workmanship. Hard to find another thriller that has this much warmth and humanity without having to sacrifice the aspects of exitement. This one has a great cast; Eastwood, Hackman, Judy Davis, Laura Linney, Ed Harris, Scott Glenn etc. They all give great performances. This one is a small classic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I am the lucky owner of a 'Clint Eastwood - 35 years - 35 movies' DVD-boxset and picked up this DVD at random yesterday evening. Clint Eastwood: 35 Films 35 Years [DVD] I did not even bother to read the description at the back of the DVD case.
It was a lucky dip! All week long, I had been reading about the arrest of the president of the IMF (Dominique Strauss-Kahn) for sexual assault, and this movie followed a similar plot!
It is very, very well shot, with beautifully prepared sets, lots of little details to observe, a beautiful music (written by Clint Eastwood himself) and an excellent cast: Gene Hackmann; Ed Harris; the lady who plays the President's chief of staff; the 2 FBI guys (1 who has moral qualms about what he's doing, the other who doesn't).
I particularly liked the fact that the characters were not caricatures: the chief of staff is obviously devoted to 'her' President, but does have some scruples about killing other people to protect him; the cop played by Ed Harris is a decent chap, but he still 'betrays' Clint Eastwood's daughter, despite being attracted to her. Gene Hackmann's performance as a charming, but selfish and heartless skirt-hunter, is brilliant: he just can't prevent his eyes from wandering towards any woman in his vicinity, and you 'see' him mentally unclothing and assessing her.
Some parts are full of suspense, other very fast-paced, and yet others tender and reflective: I particularly liked the break-in scene, Clint's escape from the house, and the ensuing chase through the woodlands, and the scene where Clint's daughter visits his house and realises, on seeing pictures of her everywhere, that her father does care for her. This is exactly what Aristoteles recommended in his essay on tragedy, and it makes for a very, very efficient movie.
The music is really beautiful, especially during the end credits.
It was a lucky dip! All week long, I had been reading about the arrest of the president of the IMF (Dominique Strauss-Kahn) for sexual assault, and this movie followed a similar plot!
It is very, very well shot, with beautifully prepared sets, lots of little details to observe, a beautiful music (written by Clint Eastwood himself) and an excellent cast: Gene Hackmann; Ed Harris; the lady who plays the President's chief of staff; the 2 FBI guys (1 who has moral qualms about what he's doing, the other who doesn't).
I particularly liked the fact that the characters were not caricatures: the chief of staff is obviously devoted to 'her' President, but does have some scruples about killing other people to protect him; the cop played by Ed Harris is a decent chap, but he still 'betrays' Clint Eastwood's daughter, despite being attracted to her. Gene Hackmann's performance as a charming, but selfish and heartless skirt-hunter, is brilliant: he just can't prevent his eyes from wandering towards any woman in his vicinity, and you 'see' him mentally unclothing and assessing her.
Some parts are full of suspense, other very fast-paced, and yet others tender and reflective: I particularly liked the break-in scene, Clint's escape from the house, and the ensuing chase through the woodlands, and the scene where Clint's daughter visits his house and realises, on seeing pictures of her everywhere, that her father does care for her. This is exactly what Aristoteles recommended in his essay on tragedy, and it makes for a very, very efficient movie.
The music is really beautiful, especially during the end credits.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The premise of this film is quite good and nobody loves a conspiracy theory more than the Americans. Clint Eastwood directs and stars as an experienced burglar who through a two way mirror witnesses the president beat up his lover who is then shot by his Secret Service escort when she turns the tables on him. The story rolls along at a reasonable pace with no surprises but good performances from all concerned except Gene Hackman who just isn't convicting as a president of the USA. What lets it down is lack of plausibility, a president who travels with just two bodyguards and his chief of staff, wouldn't happen in todays paranoid society. I thought the ending was a little implausible at first too but then on reflection realised that there really was no other way to end it. Overall this is a watchable thriller but rent it if you must.
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Absolute Power
This Is an excellent film. Clint Eastwood in top form as s burglar turned hero when the President wants his dirty deads covered up and they well and truly overstep the mark when... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Alexnigma
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Published 16 months ago by Itas
Excellent movie
This was a really nice surprise. I do not think it is one of the most rated or known Eastwood's movies, but I believe is one of his best. Read more
Published 16 months ago by F. Panin
Nowhere Near As Good As The Book
This was just about okay, mainly because Clint Eastwood will always have charisma in a film.
But the film was sadly nowhere near as good as David Baldacci's excellent book. Read more
But the film was sadly nowhere near as good as David Baldacci's excellent book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Alfred A. Blackler
My fave Clint Eastwood film
I have always liked Clint Eastwood, but feel this film is my favourite.
I love the way his love and feelings for his daughter shine through his hardman exterior. Read more
I love the way his love and feelings for his daughter shine through his hardman exterior. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Perkins
Absolute Power
Clint Eastwood's talents as an actor and director are outstanding. He's made so many wonderful films over the years and this is one of my favourites.
Published on 15 May 2010 by Drew
Very good
This is a taut, well-made thriller. If only Eastwood and Hackman had got to share a scene together, it would've been perfect (they *kinda* do, but one's not aware of the other's... Read more
Published on 20 May 2009 by Jim-Jim
A dud from Clint Eastwood
When a would-be president has an affair or better still rapes a young secretary, an old tiring small time theif overhears the event......... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2007 by I. Thomson
Promises Much But Disappoints
Despite a first-rate cast including Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, and Clint Eastwood, this film about a thief(Eastwood) accidentally witnessing a murder involving the... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2007 by Jay
All setup, no payoff
It's been said that Clint Eastwood only has two different speeds as a director - slow and even slower. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by Trevor Willsmer
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