Good Shepherd

Pros: a good history lesson
Cons: misplaced emotions by lead characters, very weak dialogue, extremely boring in presentation.

Director Robert De Niro forgot one very important aspect of film-making when he took the Eric Roth written script to the big screen. That tangible ingredient was to make the characters interesting enough to carry a strong story from beginning to end. ...

Pros: Deep, complex drama about the birth of the CIA.
Cons: Requires attention to appreciate.

The Good Shepherd (2006) Directed by Robert De Niro From the novel by Eric Roth Joseph Palmi: “You're the guys that scare me. You're the people that make big wars.” Edward Wilson: “No, we make sure the wars are small ones.” ...

Pros: Brilliant acting. Complex plot. Amazing cast.
Cons: Nearly three hours. Perplexing, at times.

I don't normally trek into this part of the woods here at Epinions - movie reviews. However, this movie moved me in a few particular ways to the point where I thought I should share my experience viewing it. I skimmed over some of the other reviews ...

Pros: A couple of well-done scenes. That flying wedding dress!
Cons: Boring,dull,lifeless

"The Good Shepherd" is one of those movies you want to like but unless you're into masochism, you won't. It has first-rate names attached: Robert DeNiro directs and acts in it; Matt Damon is the star; Angelina Jolie is his unloved wife; there's also ...

Pros: Excellent acting, intriguing story
Cons: Confusing in parts, doesn't show the passage of time well

Meet Edward Wilson (Matt Damon), a young man who is determined to do what is expected of him and serve his country to his utmost ability. Even when that means abandoning the woman he thinks he loves, Laura (Tammy Blanchard), for the girl he impregnated, ...

Pros: If you REALLY have a good short term memory this will work!
Cons: They don't make enough "Darnitall" pain reliever for most folks to watch this.

Hi there, Schlamozzel here with another Slumlord Brand (TM) review about a film that left many people dazed and confused. This would be the feature film, Good Shepherd with Matt Damon, Robert DiNiro, Angelina Jolie, Joe Peschi, ...

Pros: The Acting over powers the story
Cons: Worthy a try anyway

The acting is spectacular; Matt Damon is exceptional in his role as Edward Wilson, a CIA agent. He is tough and unbreakable. He puts his country before his family and even himself. Angelina Jolie does a significant job as she completely sells her role ...