BLU-RAY REVIEW & GIVEAWAY — “Richard Jewell”
Learn the truth behind the tragedy with director Clint Eastwood’s riveting and compelling portrait of an American hero tried in the court of public opinion, Richard Jewell, now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital and featuring exclusive true story and behind-the scenes featurettes. You can read our review of Richard Jewell here.
Based on the true story of the 1966 Atlanta Games bombing, “Richard Jewell” tells the story of the security guard who discovers a bomb at the Summer Games and takes swift, heroic action, saving countless lives. But in a turn of events, he becomes the FBI’s number one suspect, vilified by the press and public alike.
The film stars Oscar winners Sam Rockwell (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “Vice”) as Watson Bryant and Kathy Bates (“Misery,” TV’s “American Horror Story”) as Richard’s mom, Bobi. The film also stars Jon Hamm (“Baby Driver,” TV’s “Mad Men”) as the lead FBI investigator, Olivia Wilde (“Life Itself,” “The Lazarus Effect”) as Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Kathy Scruggs and Paul Walter Hauser (“Late Night,” “I, Tonya”) as Richard Jewell.
BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS
“Richard Jewell” Blu-ray contains the following special features:
- The Making of Richard Jewell
- The Real Story of Richard Jewell
“Richard Jewell” DVD contains the following special features:
- The Real Story of Richard Jewell
With a running time of approximately 131 minutes, Richard Jewell is rated R for language including some sexual references, and brief bloody images.
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The King’s Speech.
Miracle
Erin Brockovich was brilliant. My favorite. We Bought a Zoo as well. Two great films based on true stories.
My favorite: Midnight Express, based on the true story of Billy Hayes.
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