Clint Eastwood directed the movie and does a great job as always. The movie shows Richards life leading up to the bombing and past jobs. Richard is played by Paul Walter Hauser, who was in I, Tonya and BlacKkKlansman. Paul is good at playing characters that make the audience uncomfortable. The beginning of the movie tries to portray Richard as creepy, and a bit off. Sam Rockwell plays a lawyer in a firm Richard had worked for and was nice to Richard. Sam Rockwell is great, he plays someone who is driven by his principles and commands the screen.
There is an FBI agent played by Jon Hamm and A reporter played by Olivia Wilde who are hooking up and share information. Wilde plays a determined reporter who will do anything for the big story, including print something without full details. Wilde is great as someone willing to do anything for what she wants. Jon Hamm is after Richard and thinks he is a moron and did it for fame. His performance is very sarcastic and the audience really hates him. The FBI investigate Richard because he found the bomb and his past isn't great on paper. Once the story leaks Richard is hounded by press and Paul gives a very toned down and reserved performance. He hires Sam Rockwell as his lawyer when the FBI try to trick him into confessing. The movie really shows how the FBI tried to manipulate Richard and how the media turned on him so quickly after calling him a hero.
At this point Sam is the one getting angry and protecting Richard. He wonders why Richard doesn't show anger or emotion and Paul has a great and powerful outburst showing his feelings. Throughout the movie you sympathize with Richard, despite the rough beginning. This movie was really interesting to watch especially since I didn't know the story beforehand. It's worth a watch for it's great performances and to learn this true story. 🍔🍔🍔🍔
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