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The Fifth Estate

DOUBLE POST DAY! You may celebrate however you see fit.

I have a trailer that I just couldn't wait to share. 'The Fifth Estate'. Trailer first.



That's right people. WikiLeaks. You may or may not already be aware that this movie is coming. There has been a lot of buzz about it for a long time. I. Am. So. Excited! This movie is so up my alley! I love a good intelligent, political drama. This one is so relevant that the interest is through the roof. Let's break it down shall we?

The acting. Benedict Cumberbatch is Assange. Perfect, I love it. Stanley Tucci appears to be some sort of Washington man. He can pull that off I'm sure. David Thewlis appears to be a friend of Assange. I love that actor so much. I'm totally biased when it comes to Thewlis. As if that wasn't enough Peter Capaldi (The 12th Doctor in 'Doctor Who') and Dan Stevens (Matthew Crawley of 'Downton Abbey') are also present. I am overwhelmed by this awesome lineup! I may or may not have done an actual little dance.

As for the story: If you followed WikiLeaks while it was happening you know what's up. If you didn't I  don't think I have the time to break it all down for you. It's going to be intense and incredible, I presume.

It looks fantastic. I'm excited. Enjoy the rest of your day!

I have since seen the movie and written a review.

Comments

  1. I am really really REALLY excited about his one. My goodness, I felt like I was actually watching Assange. That Cumberbatch is talented. I hope to learn a lot from this movie.

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