Richard Jewell movie short review: remind us of power abuse

Richard Jewell, a movie based on a true story, is very touching and shows the director's steady control ability. Even if the plot is in the foreseeable category, I am still impressed by the storytelling of the movie. We need films like Richard Jewell to remind us of the abuse of power by the government and the media.

Richard Jewell movie short review: remind us of power abuse

If you become a suspect in the case, your actions will be over-interpreted by people. All your normal behaviors are your disguise, and all your "abnormal" behaviors are your criminal evidence in their eyes. They did not have evidence, nor did they investigate the case based on the evidence, but reverse the evidence based on the conclusion.

Richard Jewell movie short review: remind us of power abuse

Because the media has publicized the FBI suspecting that Richard is a criminal, if Richard is not a criminal, it will appear that the FBI's ability to handle the case is too poor, so the FBI is unwilling to admit that they have no evidence, and must force Richard to admit things that he did not done. The media doesn't care about the truth at all, they only care about sales and popularity.

Richard Jewell movie short review: remind us of power abuse

The male lead was chosen very well, and the surface seemed simple, but he always insisted on his outlook on life. He may have many problems in life or personality, but he strives to defend his justice. Sam Rockwell's performance is really different every time and really amazing.

Richard Jewell movie short review: remind us of power abuse

Some people will say that the image of the female reporter in the Richard Jewell movie is discrediting women and the professional ethics of the media, but I think this should be a kind of irony for the director. How was the news inside an FBI known by a female reporter?

Richard Jewell movie short review: remind us of power abuse

Whether it is a hero or a suspect, whoever has the right to speak has the final say. The FBI does not have any direct evidence. With the round LOGO in the office, by writing a report on the side and inducing Richard to sign a recording, you can injustice a person. The dialogue between Richard and Agent FBI at the end of the Richard Jewell movie was impressive: If someone like Richard is arrested after being wronged, and will encounter similar situations in the future, will anyone come forward?
 

Carl B

Member
Regarding the disgraceful role played by the news media and law enforcement agencies in the "public opinion court", the present practical significance of the Richard Jewell movie can be said to be self-evident.
 

PeterWint

Member
Although Richard Jewell is not a perfect movie, it is realistic and worth watching. Although it is certainly a good thing to get official clarification in the end, the slandering by the media and the public during the three-month period is irreparable anyway.
 

Abramhham

Member
The media wrote a headline about Richard Jewell when the truth of the incident was still unknown. This kind of deed could be annoying. However the movie implies that the media are all villains who are following the trend and not seeking truth, which tends to go to extremes. In real life, some media may be tiresome, but at the same time they are also a valuable source of information.
 
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