The Good Shepherd

Never an ebullient fellow, Damon withdraws deeper into himself as the journey from Blitz era London to the Bay Of Pigs teaches him that soul rending paranoia isnt just an occupational hazard, its a job requirement. ( Read More )

Jim Lane

But underneath The Good Shepherds solemn surface beats the heart of a run of the mill Cold War spy movie circa 1966. ( Read More )

At its best, which is often,The Good Shepherd is skilfully madeand brilliantly performed and clearly a strong awards candidate for, amongothers, best picture, best screenplay, best actor, best supporting actor(especially John Turturro, William Hurt and Michael Gambon), best cinematography and best art direction. ( Read More )

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Robert De Niro does a masterful job directing this espionage tale that works so well thanks to its talented cast. ( Read More )

Dennis Schwartz

Its based on Eric Roths intelligent script that has been noted by Hollywood insiders for many years as the best script never made into a film. ( Read More )