The Founder (2016)

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I think it looks fine, I love Michael Keaton and he looks good in it. It also looks like the kind of stuff the Academy would eat up, they've shown that they really love Keaton these past two years.

The script is really good, but I'm not so sure the director matches the material so much. Both The Blind Side and Saving Mr. Banks were schlocky sentimentally forced 'feel-good' movies. I hope he does the script justice, I know Keaton will.

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Suspect's Reviews

I stopped watching the clip halfway thru once I realized I want to see this. Keaton looks like hes going all-in with this performance, nice, and the story should be fascinating. Looking forward to it.

It looks good, but I can't help but think that if this was actually that good, it would be coming out in October or November. The first week in August is a weird spot to launch an awards drama from.

Must-see movie of the year for me

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I watched this because it looked like an interesting feel good biopic. I found it disturbing though.

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Keaton really commands the thing and it’s always nice to see him put on that subtle menace that’s made his work over years so interesting.