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Release Date:

October 10, 2014

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA’s role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.”

Poster: B+ / D

Review: (#1) The coloration of the first design makes it pop visually, standing out in a crowded cineplex for special consideration. The sunglasses-reflective imagery is fitting, though it doesn’t give enough information about the film to adequately grab the viewer’s interest. (#2) Taking the image from the first design and eradicating anything that made it original, then applying a color scheme that’s overused and you have a drastic drop in interest and quality.

Trailer: B-

Review: I wonder sometimes if the people who make trailers feel they have to expose many of a film’s secrets in order to entice the audience. This trailer either plays too long or reveals too much about its subject, almost eliminating any suspense the subject might have generated if left slightly surreptitious.

Oscar Prospects:

I doubt the film goes anywhere, but this is one of Jeremy Renner’s best shots at a nomination this year.

Revisions:

(October 5, 2014) Original