If you’re familiar with the Watergate scandal, and find the FBI investigations surrounding it compelling, you may want to check out the latest film directed by Ron Howard, Frost/Nixon. Get ready for the “Tricky Dick” remarks and the 1970’s hair and shirt collars!
Here are the final three for my list of Top 7 FBI movies!
No. 3 – Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning is based on a real investigation into the murders of civil rights workers in the 1960s. Two FBI agents are both up against the silence of a southern community, as well as each other, as they differ in their investigative approach.
Acting powerhouses Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe portray the agents. The film received Academy awards for cinematography and acting (Gene Hackman) among others. It also received some critical huff from many, including historians. Unfortunately, this can happen when you create a …read more
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Of the Top 7 FBI movies, here is No. 4 – The Punisher
In The Punisher, FBI Agent Frank Castle (Thomas Jane) is taken revenge upon by powerful mob boss Howard Saint (John Travolta) for the death of Saint’s son, who died during an arms deal that went bad. Watch the trailer from this compelling film here:
Director Peter Berg’s FBI action thriller is today’s pick, and No. 5 – The Kingdom. Watch the official trailer for The Kingdom below:
The Kingdom stars Jamie Fox, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman and Ashraf Barhom.
Today’s pick and No. 6 is Hannibal. Watch the Hannibal trailer here, and read my take after the jump.
Although there’s plenty to keep us busy at the box office with its array of dazzling films all summer, you may want to check out some of the FBI movies that are available right now. Among other topics, this week begins FBI Dramas’ series on The Top 7 FBI Movies You Need To See. Read my take on this movie after the trailer, and after the jump:
Today’s pick, and No. 7, is called Catch Me If You Can.
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There’s more of Joshua Jackson, more in flight sequences, and more FBI banter. In this latest trailer for Fox’s new FBI mind-buster, Fringe, some other things are pretty clear as well. Here are my Top 7 Revelations from the latest Fringe trailer:
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The latest FBI movie to hit the big screen is called 88 Minutes, and stars Al Pacino, Alicia Witt and Leelee Sobieski. I didn’t know what to think of this one at first. I don’t remember who said it, but someone had characterized the trailer as Al Pacino portraying Al Pacino. Of course, being a Pacino fan, I took exception to that comment, saw the trailer above, and the movie myself. What follows is a short synopsis, and my spoilery review after the jump!
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Casting call attendees and hopeful fans have been abuzz with the latest news about a new FBI movie starring Johnny Depp, called Public Enemies. Will this be the latest film that brings the history of the FBI to the forefront? Could this be the new movie for this generation about the gangsters of the 1930s? Here’s the latest scoop:
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