Richard Jewell

“Jewell is not just a man, but a type, and his story is a warning, not just about the excesses of power, but about our own reflexive assumptions. Paul Walter Hauser gives us the soul of a man that deserved respect even before he did something heroic, but one that people might never have noticed.”

Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle · 100

“Yes, this is a great one, and a magnificent centerpiece performance by an unknown actor named Paul Walter Hauser in the title role is a major reason it is so unforgettable.”

Rex Reed, Observer · 100

“Eastwood once again takes a sharp stab at America’s penchant for attacking first, asking questions later.”

Alex Saveliev, Film Threat · 90

“As much as Eastwood finds to condemn in the movie’s designated villains, he does not deliver any comeuppances to them in the end. Which is merciful in the context of fiction, and kind of the mordant point in the context of fact.”

Glenn Kenny, RogerEbert.com · 88

“Paul Walter Hauser, perhaps best known for his portrayal of another sad-sack wannabe in “I, Tonya,” delivers screen-commanding work as the title character.”

Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times · 88