The Good Shepherd

2006
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160 mins
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Robert De Niro's second turn behind the camera, joined by an awesome cast, follows the birth of the CIA as... More

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The Good Shepherd | Ratings & Reviews

"Robert De Niro's second film as a director adopts a methodical approach and deliberate pace in attempting to grasp an almost forbiddingly intricate subject, with a result that is not boring, exactly, but undeniably tedious..."

VarietyVariety

"One of the most impressive movies ever made about espionage..."

The New YorkerThe New Yorker

"The most interesting thing about The Good Shepherd is how hard the filmmakers work not only to demystify the agency, but also to strip it of its allure, its heat..."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"Who knew Robert De Niro has such a keen fascination for foreign policy and espionage? "The Good Shepherd," his first directorial effort since his debut feature, "A Bronx Tale" (1993), is a thoroughly knowledgeable, carefully researched account of the founding and development of the CIA from World War II through the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961. While a bit unwieldy at nearly three hours and at times slow going, the film is absolutely fascinating for anyone who shares De Niro's passions..."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"A remarkable study of the corrosive effects of fear and power on an establishment insider who puts duty above all else..."

San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco Chronicle

"Well-crafted and well-acted, but ever-so-slightly worthy and strangely unaffecting. Given the track record of the CIA, it probably ought to be angrier..."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

"To be perfectly honest, The Good Shepherd is just plain boring most of the time. Intelligent, yes, politically astute, stuffed to the gills with A-list acting talent (overstuffed in fact, there are cameos a go-go), but too frozen with a sense of its own seriousness to grip..."

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The Good Shepherd | Details

Runtime
160
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Country of origin
USA

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