The newest biopic stars Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover, the creator of the FBI and one of the most interesting characters in modern crime history.
The story starts in 1919 and runs through the Nixon Presidency, told in flashbacks. Hoover was an interesting, ambitious guy that really just took charge. How many other guys can serve under 8 Presidents? But yes, it does appear that he did have secret files on a lot of people. Think of him as the TMZ of his day.
DiCaprio did a really good job of portraying Hoover. Armie Hammer plays Hoover's best friend and suspected lover Clyde Tolson. It ran a bit long and a tad slow at times but a worthwhile film. Double bags of popcorn equaling 4!
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