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Absolute Power

Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Judy Davis

In this thriller, an aging cat burglar becomes a crusader embroiled in a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving murder and a government cover-up. Adapted by distinguished scenarist William Goldman from a... read more read more... novel by David Baldacci and featuring a powerful all-star cast, the story works at different levels, not only as a straight-forward thriller but also as an insightful look at the love between the old thief and his estranged daughter, a highly successful prosecuting attorney. The trouble begins when ex-con Luther Whitney (Clint Eastwood, who also directed) decides to pull off one last heist before retiring. Just as he finishes looting the vault of a well-fortified mansion, a drunken couple enters the adjoining bedroom apparently eager to start making love. But something goes awry and a violent tussle ensues that abruptly ends when gun-wielding men bust in and shoot down the woman. During the ensuing chaos, Luther slips out. Only later does the audience learn that the would-be lovers were U.S.-President Alan Richmond (Gene Hackman) and Christy Sullivan (Melora Hardin), the young wife of the President's biggest supporter Walter Sullivan (E.G. Marshall). As the investigation and cover-up begins, Luther, who has already been contacted by hard-boiled and suspicious detective Seth Frank (Ed Harris) begins to fear that he will be blamed for the killing and prepares to leave the country. He tries to see his daughter Kate (Laura Linney) to make peace with her for having been absent in prison during most of her life, but she rejects him. Luther goes to the airport, but just before he flies, he sees a press conference in which President Richmond, without so much as a twitch, goes on a tirade concerning his stand against violence. Something inside him snaps and he abruptly decides to stay and fight for justice. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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  • TheGame90
    February 28, 2011
    TheGame90
    Okay movie. Didn't really stay focused....so how good could it have been? Typical 90's movie.
  • ythelastman89
    December 5, 2010
    ythelastman89
    This is a really fun mystery thriller. If you love Clint Eastwood and the genre, it's practically a shoe in. I really liked the idea of knowing the answers, but not knowing why they were relevant until the story unfolded. Clint Eastwood as a jewel thief is a really interesting th... read moreought. Usually he's on the other side of the law, but it turns out he can play both sides with complete ease. It's also bizarre when Gene Hackman plays evil characters because he does it so well.
  • ScoopOnline
    December 11, 2009
    ScoopOnline
    CLINT EASTWOOD. I dont need to review on this Movie. OUTSTANDING.
  • sanjurosamurai
    November 22, 2009
    sanjurosamurai
    the first 30 minutes were absolutely brilliant, but the rest of the film went down hill fairly quickly. there were huge holes in the film that were just too much to recover from, but the film was entertaining.
  • superclerk25
    November 21, 2009
    superclerk25
    I really enjoyed the movie but it seemed more low key than it should have been. We were dealing with massively important people and a situation that is pretty huge but the movie goes the quiet route and the whole thing feels small. I liked all the people involved and they all d... read moreid good jobs but it seemed like there should have been a little more to it. The ending fell a little flat as well but not enough to kill the enjoyment of what came before.
  • 76Majikat
    May 15, 2008
    76Majikat
    A bit of a hit and miss type film. A pretty slow start, but the general story was fairly good, yet it all seemed a little dragged out.
  • middleeasternfilms
    April 20, 2008
    middleeasternfilms
    This is the kind of cast that makes you say "Son of a bitch, this is a great cast!". Clint Eastwood is excellent as a career criminal that sees a lady murdered by the Secret Service while messing around with the President. All involved put in top-notch performances with a very un... read moreique story idea.
  • thmtsang
    March 18, 2008
    thmtsang
    Clint is a highly skilled thief who witnesses a murder while on a job.
  • Chiefilms
    March 3, 2008
    Chiefilms
    Clint Eastwood showing his real self with a voyeur fetish.
  • garyX
    July 14, 2007
    garyX
    Faintly ridiculous thriller saved from total mediocrity by a strong cast.
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