Liberalism's Passion Play
Added 12/9/2007
I'm so tired of Hollywood whining about the McCarthy era. Most recently it was "Good Night and Good Luck"; before that, "The Majestic"; before *that*, "The Crucible." They're like a dog with an old slipper it can't stop chewing. Hollywood's thirst for victim status needs to be slaked wherever and whenever possible, but it sure does make for boring viewing. The only thing that saves this film from total ignominy is a passel of great performances. Contrived performances, but great nonetheless.
Note to the producers: put your talent to more worthy efforts next time. To paraphrase a famous McCarthy era Hollywood luminary: "Have you no shame Hollywood? At long last, have you no shame? The McCarthy era is dead!"
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A sober history lesson
Added 6/7/2006
Before you know it our rights can be taken away. Don't believe it? It happened before...watch this movie to find out how easily it happened.
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Not to be missed
Added 6/7/2006
A compelling motion picture and an important reminder of what's possible if we are not vigilant citizens.
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Excellent script and acting. Based on actual events, it's hard to believe these things actually happened in this country.
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An American Horror Story
Added 6/7/2006
For anybody interested in the McCarthy era of the 50s, "Guilty by Suspicion" is a must. In an effort to root out communist subversives in every aspect of American life, especially in the government and the motion picture industry, the U.S. Congress, in 1938, formed a special investigative body called The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). HUAC proceeded on what amounted to a modern day witch-hunt whose actions resulted in several contempt-of-Congress convictions and the blacklisting of many who refused to answer its questions.
"Guilty by Suspicion" dramatizes the terror experienced by innocent Americans at the hands of unscrupulous politicians who took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution as they were blatantly trampling on citizens' civil rights. It's also the story of one man's struggle with his conscience to do the right thing.
The film was extremely well made and the writing is excellent. The acting is top notch, especially by De Niro and Benning.
While it's a work of fiction, you can be sure it tells the true story of many people who went through this American horror story.
For anyone who thinks it could never happen here...it did.
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Liberalism's Passion Play
Added 12/9/2007
I'm so tired of Hollywood whining about the McCarthy era. Most recently it was "Good Night and Good Luck"; before that, "The Majestic"; before *that*, "The Crucible." They're like a dog with an old slipper it can't stop chewing. Hollywood's thirst for victim status needs to be slaked wherever and whenever possible, but it sure does make for boring viewing. The only thing that saves this film from total ignominy is a passel of great performances. Contrived performances, but great nonetheless.
Note to the producers: put your talent to more worthy efforts next time. To paraphrase a famous McCarthy era Hollywood luminary: "Have you no shame Hollywood? At long last, have you no shame? The McCarthy era is dead!"
1 out of 5 people found this helpful.
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A sober history lesson
Added 6/7/2006
Before you know it our rights can be taken away. Don't believe it? It happened before...watch this movie to find out how easily it happened.
1 out of 2 people found this helpful.
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Not to be missed
Added 6/7/2006
A compelling motion picture and an important reminder of what's possible if we are not vigilant citizens.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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