Rent Trumbo (2015)

3.7 of 5 from 562 ratings
1h 59min
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Synopsis:
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter until he was blacklisted for his political beliefs. Trumbo recounts how Dalton used words and wit to expose the injustice under the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper to John Wayne and Kirk Douglas.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Kevin Kelly Brown, Monica Levinson, Michael London, Nimitt Mankad, John McNamara, Shivani Rawat, Jay Roach, Janice Williams
Writers:
John McNamara, Bruce Cook
Studio:
E1 Entertainment
Genres:
Drama
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BBFC:
Release Date:
20/06/2016
Run Time:
119 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Who Is Trumbo?
  • Bryan Cranston Becomes Trumbo
BBFC:
Release Date:
20/06/2016
Run Time:
124 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Who Is Trumbo?
  • Bryan Cranston Becomes Trumbo

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Reviews (8) of Trumbo

Workmanlike movie about the screenwriter blacklist and McCarthyism. - Trumbo review by PV

Spoiler Alert
30/06/2016

This is a very workmanlike movie - all well written and directed and acted - but somehow a bit cold an efficient.

Anyway, the story is fascinating. It's about how the 'UnAmerican Activities Committee' of the late 40s and 50s (though it didn't end till 1975 officially) conducted a witch hunt against those whose views and thoughts and political opinions were of the left and particularly the Communist party.

Now, many were sympathetic to the Communists before, during and just after the war, as Russia and the butcher Stalin were our Allies. However, most saw how vile Stalin and Russian Communism were in the 50s, especially when the Soviets sent tanks into Hungary in 1956.

These days, we also have our witch hunts so no-one watching this film and shaking their heads should feel smug. We have witch hunts now - anyone who refuses to abide by the often absurd ideology of political correctness and diversity worship can find themselves the victim of a witch hunt. A TV producer saying Midsomer Murders is popular because it is not set in the modern inner city full of ethnic minorities finds himself the victim and loses him job. Harvard professor who suggests boys and girls may be innately different in their brain and behaviour and aptitudes loses his job after mobbing by witch hunting feminists. Anyone suggesting that 'affirmative action' or the UK version 'positive action' is racist, sexist and wrong is likely to lose their job. Anyone saying that we do NOT need the Oscars rigged to ensure more blacks win Oscars is sure to be blacklisted by Hollywood these days if they are an actor or a director.

Nothing has changed! We still have victims of witch hunts now. And any screenwriter now who dares write about certain topics will NOT get their screenplay made.

btw this movie makes it seem easy to be a screenwriter. Well, people say if you pack your bags and go to Hollywood it'll take you 15 years to get a script made on average. In the whole USA no more than 12000 people made alive writing for TV and film and that is 2000 in the UK.

But, despite the way this is a very worthy and smug film, it's also interesting - and the introduction of Kirk Douglas and Spartacus is great (though several people wrote that screenplay and several directors worked on that movie).

4 stars. Just.

4 out of 7 members found this review helpful.

Excellent - Trumbo review by cs

Spoiler Alert
08/11/2016

We really enjoyed this film, the performances were great and it's fascinating historically. We would recommend it without a doubt, especially if you are interested in Hollywood and the machinations.

3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

Relatively pleasing - Trumbo review by BE

Spoiler Alert
15/12/2016

Quite enjoyed this movie although at times, having displayed excellent acting skills in 'Breaking Bad', Bryan Cranston looked at times as though he was acting and his characterisation looked laboured. Original historic footage around the time of McArthy mingled well with the movie scenario of the 1950s. I was well aware of the McArthy witch hunts and this film is probably a good representation of that era for those who need enlightening. My only other reservation is that whilst Trumbo aged as the film progressed thru the years, his wife must have taken the elixir of youth as she didn't age one dot! Not good.

2 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

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