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The Good Shepherd

2006 DVD Certificate 15.gif
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Edward Wilson (Damon) believes in America, and will sacrifice everything he loves to protect it, but as one of the covert founders of the CIA, Edward's youthful idealism is slowly eroded by his growing suspicion of the people around him. Everybody has secrets... but will Edward's destroy him? Read more

Starring Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci
Director Robert De Niro
Run time 167 mins
Genres Drama, Thriller

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  • Palmi (Joe Pesci): 'We Italians, we got our families, and we got the church; The Irish they have the homeland, jews their tradition; even the niggas, they got their music. What about you... read more »

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  • 72 out of 82 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Thought provoking

    Now if you were expecting a rip roaring ride here I would think again. This is a an intelligent thriller/drama that delivers on the premise suggested. Damon is ever reliable, Jolie a tad underused, but some stellar support lends weight.

    Overall one for those that want to immerse themselves.

      • Not so silent Bob from Edinburgh
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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 2 stars

    The Good Shepherd

    If this film had been about an hour shorter it might have been a three star.

    Everyone portrays their sadness well and the story is interesting enough but by the end i was flagging.

      • A customer from Altrincham
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