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User review rating: 0 January 03, 2007

Perhaps the slowest and most tedious movie I have ever seen. It felt like the time it took to see the movie was longer than the time it took to make it.

User review rating: 0 January 03, 2007

If you want to sleep go and watch this movie.

User review rating: 0 January 03, 2007

Please do not waste your money! I was so disappointed. Such a great cast and they blew it. If they keep choosing these type of roles they will not be a-listers for long. My suggestion do not rent it either. It is so confusing and boring. I really tried to stay awake for this one just to see if it will get better. BUT it DIDN`T!

User review rating: 0 January 02, 2007

i was so bored during this movie i was actually thinking about things like quilting instead. 2 hours and 35 minutse into it, i turned and asked the guy next to me if ther ewas any climax in the movie? RIDICULOUS!

User review rating: 0 January 02, 2007

This was an OK movie at best. It was VERY long and it also FELT very long. The plot of the movie isn`t clear; there is not a lot of action and the story was not really interesting. Overall, it is not worth the price of the ticket.

User review rating: 0 January 02, 2007

great acting, great plot but its 3hrs long and that tiring

User review rating: 0 January 02, 2007

Wonderful movie, the acting was superb. A movie that shows just what the CIA is capable of, including it`s fallibility, which takes up a good portion of the spy movie.

User review rating: 0 January 02, 2007

this lack lustre maybe something is about to happen drama was a complete failure. Better luck Next time Angelina. Weak. Booo urns. a 0

User review rating: 0 January 01, 2007

I was impressed with the accuracy of the film and its ability to downplay the violence. The cast was excellent and the writing seemed genuine...Excellent overall and I highly recommend it if you like spy films...

User review rating: 0 January 01, 2007

very,very boring!

User review rating: 0 January 01, 2007

Movie was REAL slow, I don`t know how many times I started to dose off. This movie was meant to be read as a novel, not a movie. BOOOOOOOORING

User review rating: 0 January 01, 2007

Horrible waste of time

User review rating: 0 January 01, 2007

It was so long and bounced around so much it was hard to follow. Staying awake was the chanllenge.

User review rating: 0 December 31, 2006

Action? NO. This was a drama. Had the -ads- stated this more clearly I would give it 5/5 - as it is it got 3/5. Although I like all kinds of films - action, comedy, drama, docu, si-fi, ... and yes I even read books - I thought I was in for a good drama/action - not a long drama with little action. Had this been clearly stated - I would have enjoyed it a lot more. It is a very good film.

User review rating: 0 December 31, 2006

The movie, while a little slow and long, was alright - Damn`s excellent acting saved the movie. I think De Niro was trying to follow the style of Godfather Part 2 with teh jumpng from past to present - at times it worked, but at times it didn`t - partly because teh characters (Jolie, Damon and Hurt) hardly looked like they aged in the 20 years or so of the movie - people get old over 20 years - even actors. Not a bad flick, but it could have been a lot better.

User review rating: 0 December 31, 2006

A complete waste of a Saturday evening with my partner....I did have a good snooze

User review rating: 0 December 30, 2006

A thoughtful provocative film which restores my faith that Hollywood does`nt always play to the lowest common denominator.

User review rating: 0 December 30, 2006

This film was painful to watch the pace was so slow, it kept jumping from the past, to the present in no particular order. I wouldn`t waste my money seeing in the theatre, I would wait for it to come out on DVD. Also, I am inclined to agree with the comment that the only actor who deserves anykind of recognition for this movie is the tortured russian.

User review rating: 0 December 30, 2006

I hate to be critical of a movie with such a strong cast, but this was, truly, the worst movie I have ever seen!! It was extremely slow and beyond boring. In between my attempts to pay attention and stay awake, I planned out the rest of my life. I also managed to figure out what to wear, should I decide to go out on New Year`s eve. It was hardly a thought provoking movie. I wouldn`t even suggest renting it on DVD, as there was absolutely nothing noteworthy about it.

User review rating: 0 December 30, 2006

A good film. Not your typical hollywood shoot em up CIA films but well directed and a thought provoking storyline.

User review rating: 0 December 29, 2006

the worst movie ever made! i dont dont know if shaggy dog is worse? dont even rent this when it comes out, ahh tohma!

User review rating: 0 December 29, 2006

With all the major actors i thought this film would be really worth watching, but it turns out it was really slow, really boring, and really not worth my money at all. This isn`t a movie i would recommend at all.

User review rating: 0 December 29, 2006

Three hours flew by. This is a movie for people who read books. People who don`t mind spending time letting a story grow and develop. The acting was flawless, the story interesting, there was lots to talk about when it was over. Isn`t it wonderful that occasionally Hollywood remembers that there are viewers who still like plot.

User review rating: 0 December 29, 2006

I really enjoyed this film. I agree...not alot of action but I don`t go to the movies to see action films with crappy actors. I would like to see it again just to figure out a few things that have puzzled me. I think Matt Damon did a great job portraying someone in a state of constant paranoia.

User review rating: 0 December 29, 2006

Disappointing. Not a BAD movie, per say. Just slow and not at all what the trailer suggests.

User review rating: 0 December 27, 2006

A good film editor would get rid of an hour of unnecessary movie. Too much build up of Damon`s character.

User review rating: 0 December 27, 2006

Great movie for fans of Tom Clancy or Richard Ludlum - gives a touch of reality to the spy/thriller genre of movie.

User review rating: 0 December 27, 2006

SLOOOOOOOWWWWW... Did I mention it was Slow? Don`t waste money on this snoozer. Spend your money on something else and save 2 hrs and 40 mins of your life!!! 1/5

User review rating: 0 December 27, 2006

Unfortunately average film. It was slow paced as was life at the time. The acting was good but trying to follow the timeline was near impossible. The actors didn`t age over a 20 year period. As for Oscars.. the only one who deserves an Oscar is the Russian who was tortured.

User review rating: 0 December 27, 2006

This is the kind of movie that the academy will like and probably will garner some academy noms. For those who commented this being a boring film stick to idiotic and insulting movies like Borat to keep you entertained. The Good Shepherd is for high-brow moving buffs who have the intelligence to enjoy such a movie.

User review rating: 0 December 27, 2006

Almost as bad as the movie Vanilla Sky...casts` talent was wasted..very slow and dull....sorry I wasted precious shopping time on Boxing Day for this one...

User review rating: 0 December 26, 2006

A very slow moving montotonous tone. It could have used some action scenes to get some adrenalin going.

User review rating: 0 December 26, 2006

Deniro should stick to acting, this was 2 hours and 40 mins of Matt Damon looking stoic and "acting" emotion-less...all other reviews hit the mark, PAINFULLY SLOW with no payoff at the end. Suggest you be like the I N G guy and "save your money"

User review rating: 0 December 26, 2006

Slow moving. The movie could have been one and a half hour shorter and not lost anything. Too much riding, walking, looking,and staring.

User review rating: 0 December 25, 2006

Boring, plodding, dull, depressing. If you must watch it, wait for the DVD and save your money.

User review rating: 0 December 25, 2006

great

User review rating: 0 December 25, 2006

Wow this movie just doesnt get anymore exciting then the first 5 minutes. Don`t wait til the end for something to happen. Definitely top 5 most boring.

User review rating: 0 December 25, 2006

Waste of time and money!! Do not see this movie. It will put you to sleep whether you like it or not!

User review rating: 0 December 24, 2006

Every year the academy of motion pictures elects the top movies for nominations for best picture....some of the electees are somewhat questionable"eybrow raisers" if you may...point being is that thoses films are usally movies with fantastic cast memebers and great acting...trouble is the movie just plain sucks. The Good Shepard fits the bill...good acting,great cast...yada yada yada...but 2 thumbs down...wait till it comes out on dvd.

User review rating: 0 December 24, 2006

An intelligent movie !

User review rating: 0 December 23, 2006

If you are having a hard time sleeping at night I suggest going to see this movie cause it will put you right to sleep! What a terrible movie, it is soooooooo slow I didn`t even stay for the whole thing it was that bad. What a waste of a good cast. take my advice and don`t go see it in the theaters and I wouldn`t even rent it unless you need to catch up on some sleep!

User review rating: 0 December 23, 2006

so good, love it, would see it again, well in a few months

User review rating: 0 December 23, 2006

i think its a clever, intelegent movie with just a little craziness

User review rating: 0 December 23, 2006

I DONT LIKE ANGELINA JOLIE SHE SAID ON A TV SHOW THAT SHE DID NOT LIKE HER PART IN THIS MOVIE CAUSE SHE DOESNT LIKE THE FACT OF WOMEN TAKEING MARRIED MEN AHH HAS SHE LOOKED IN THE MIRROR LATELY ? LOOK WHAT SHE DID TO JENIFFER

User review rating: 0 December 23, 2006

why was there almost no real dialogue in this movie? lol

User review rating: 0 December 23, 2006

if you need sleep go see this film best two hour nap you`ll ever get for price of admission. best part of movie is the trailers save time don`t waste your money.should be on dvd in a week or two and i still would not waste money to buy it then.

User review rating: 0 December 23, 2006

I have never walked out of a movie before, no matter how bad it was. However, i elected to leave the theatre after an hour of the Good Shepherd. Honeslty i have to say that this movie is a complete waste of a fantastic cast. Theres way too much nonsense going on, and i truy believe that the director struck out on this one. After an hour of watching, there was absolutely no distinguishable conflict, no linear storyline, and worst of all, no character development. One of the most confusing aspects of the movie deals with matt damon being portrayed as an older middle aged man, with plenty of flashbacks dating 30 years prior. Ridiculously, Damon

User review rating: 0 December 23, 2006

Excellent movie

User review rating: 0 December 22, 2006

Likely THE most boring movie I`ve ever seen

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