(RE-POSTING from 11/3/08,
I’ve re-posted this as best as possible, I’m still trying to recover complete original post)

“Changeling” is a spectacular 9.5 that grabs hold of your heartstrings, as the actors tackle difficult subject matter like pros, Clint Eastwood gets another cast to step up their performances – this movie is Academy Award worthy on so many levels: acting, story, directing, costumes, sets, etc…

“Changeling”

(2008) (rated: R for some violent and disturbing content, and language) (2 hr, 21 min)

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Gattlin Griffith, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Colm Feore, Michael Kelly, Frank Wood, Michelle Martin, Devon Conti, Amy Ryan, Jason Butler Harner, Eddie Alderson

Director: Clint Eastwood

Genre: Crime/Drama/Mystery/True Story

The Plot: A mother’s prayer for her kidnapped son to return home is answered, though it doesn’t take long for her to suspect the boy who comes back is not hers.

MY TAKE:

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