Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: September 29, 2017

5.5	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 34 Ratings

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ledaumasOct 24, 2017

My boyfriend and I really understood the dilemma and trauma one goes through when working with someone who is breaking laws. We were helpless because we were not in a position of power like Mark Felt was. Watergate was not a time to goMy boyfriend and I really understood the dilemma and trauma one goes through when working with someone who is breaking laws. We were helpless because we were not in a position of power like Mark Felt was. Watergate was not a time to go through endless investigations and then a long trial trial. Having the media expose wrongdoing was the fastest way to stop Nixon. This movie shows why the media is often more suitable than a grand jury because things get done quicker. We need heroes like Felt today.… Expand

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DubeauDec 23, 2017

This is not the best film made from the watergate scandal. That said it wasn't totally bad. The story is done in a fair manner but you feel it's missing key elements regarding historical data. I think they tried to simplified it too much.This is not the best film made from the watergate scandal. That said it wasn't totally bad. The story is done in a fair manner but you feel it's missing key elements regarding historical data. I think they tried to simplified it too much. That said the acting was the most interesting part. Liam character is subtle in terms of emotion, giving only small gestures. It may seems one key note acting, but it's more putting a facade to protect itself. We get a brief glimpse into his personal life, maybe not enough. I give it a 70% for the acting, but I wasn't impress with the over simplification and how the film is edited in general.… Expand

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