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"Hoover"
Leif 2022-04-23 07:01:55
Biopics are generally not easy to shoot, and often fall into the circle of straightforward narrative, especially the part involving historical politics. Hoover, a controversial figure, his iron wrist, power, and Oedipus, and the love of the foundation are in sharp contrast. People with strong appearance and sharp words usually have low emotional intelligence, or because of some weak places inside, they need a hard shell to arm themselves from being hurt. The film would be even more dull if it weren't for Leonardo DiCaprio. The makeup is rough, and without good music, there can be no good movies.
Extended Reading
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[J. Edgar Hoover meets the child actress, Shirley Temple, at the movie house in front of reporters]
Reporter: Miss Temple!
Shirley Temple: Mr. Hoover, I was wondering if you would join my police force.
J. Edgar Hoover: Why, yes, Miss Temple. If you agree to be an honorary G-Woman and give me one little kiss.
Shirley Temple: I don't know if your wife would approve, Mr. Hoover.
J. Edgar Hoover: But, you see, I still live with my mother.
[both chuckle]
Shirley Temple: Oh, Okay!
[Miss Temple kisses him on the cheek under the flash of cameras]
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[later in the night Annie Hoover passes away, Edgar is alone in his bedroom and wakes up to grab his rosary]
Annie Hoover: [in the air he hears his mothers voice] Stay strong, Edgar.
[Edgar then goes to the mirror as his mother helped teach him to, to get over his childhood stutter, holding out and dressing into his mothers shirt]
Annie Hoover: [again in the air Edgar hears his mothers voice] You stay strong, Edgar.
J. Edgar Hoover: [Edgar screams out and tears apart his rosary in a frantic shiver] Stay strong! Uhh!
[Edgar finally collapses in tears and curls himself in a ball]