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...headlines, “The Good Shepherd” will be entering theaters; no studio could have orchestrated such a perfect introduction. In the pantheon of movies that have dealt almost exclusively with the CIA, few have delved into the actual creation of the agency, which makes this Robert DeNiro directed film all the more unique and exquisite...
...Good Shepherd Directed by Robert DeNiro Universal Pictures...
...Shepherd” is more an exploration of Wilson’s commitment to his country, and the toil it wreaks on those closest to him. DeNiro has created a fascinatingly compelling picture that relies upon a fantastic screenplay to further plot. Noted screenwriter Eric Roth (“Munich”) produces a compelling script that gives the film its catalyst. With “Shepherd” he clearly nails both political intrigue and personal deterioration...
Utilizing both flashbacks and a non-linear narrative style, Roth and DeNiro have turned what would normally be an everyday thriller, into a psychological exploration of war and peace. And while the script is top-notch, the acting reinforces the strength of the film...
...displays both comedic timing and frightening composure. In a particularly excruciating torture sequence, Turturro relies upon his voice more than his fists to frighten a cornered KGB (the Russian language equivalent for Committee for State Security) agent. With a supporting cast that also includes Alec Baldwin, Billy Crudup, and DeNiro himself, it is a feat for Turturro to upstage them...