dalton trumbo - top mid 20th century screenwriter
one of many in hollywood who are communists
this film tracks his life after being on the blacklist
i liked -
history lesson - the hollywood communist blacklist
bryan cranston's acting in the lead role is very convincing
the brief text at the start explaining communism's popularity
actual b&w footage of courtcases, etc very cleverly integrated
the context of famous names (john wayne, kirk douglas)
helen mirren having fun as a celebrity right-winger
i disliked -
the lack of discourse on the appeal of communism
if plays like a wikipedia writeup - factual but no feeling
the (over) use of props make it like a very busy stage show
stereotypical performance of john goodman (the fat slob)
3.5 / 5.0
