I first watched this movie in an 11th grade English class. While it wasn't a truly exciting or action-packed film from what I remember, it was an educational one. It shows director David Merrill (Robert De Nero) returning to America in the McCarthy era, where a Communist witch-hunt is sweeping through Hollywood. He then finds himself blacklisted for not cooperating with the authorities.
This film carefully delves upon the aftermath of how Communism affected Hollywood and what the cause and effects it inflicted upon the country's citizens. Throughout the movie, you might be left wondering if Communism back in the day was a red herring or a real threat to be reckoned with.
The acting was OK, but some of the actors, particular De Nero, went overboard at times. Again, from what I remember, it wasn't an exciting movie and I've found it to be quite boring at times. However, you would learn a few things, history wise.
Grade C
This film carefully delves upon the aftermath of how Communism affected Hollywood and what the cause and effects it inflicted upon the country's citizens. Throughout the movie, you might be left wondering if Communism back in the day was a red herring or a real threat to be reckoned with.
The acting was OK, but some of the actors, particular De Nero, went overboard at times. Again, from what I remember, it wasn't an exciting movie and I've found it to be quite boring at times. However, you would learn a few things, history wise.
Grade C