How do you sum up a film like this in one sentence? The Good Shepherd recounts the birth of the CIA, but more importantly it is the story of one man very slowly selling his soul. Matt Damon delivers a very powerful performance in Robert De Niro's film. I loved the way Damon's character slowly descends from principled to patriotic. He disposes of his conscience, dismantles his moral compass and betrays his most cherished values, and all in the name of his country.
The film is actually shot very well, several beautiful shots, and the grainy monochrome fading into colour is fantastic to see. It makes the stock footage feel like part of the movie, not tagged on. De Niro's work as a director is really impressive to see. Apparently this film has been De Niro's pet project for the last ten years.
If you're in to cerebral movies, I really urge you to go and see this. I had misgivings about it, actually I probably wouldn't have gone if I didn't have the Cineworld unlimited card, but it really is a spectacular movie.
Can I sell it any more?......Ooh, it's got Matt Damon dress as a woman! Not that I'm interested in such things, you understand.
If anyone tells you Matt Damon can't act, then please slap them with a wet fish, preferably a kipper or a herring. Angelina Jolie puts in a good performance as his wife.
Score: A. Bloody good.
OQ: Someone once asked me, Why don't they put a 'the' in front of CIA? And I said to him, do you put a 'the' in front of God?
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