Jackman gives what may be the performance of his career

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This HBO movie is based on a real event where a prestigious public school district was struck by an embezzlement scandal. This was a well put-together film.

This was an interesting character study into those who betray their positions. Director Cory Finley does a great job here. This is one of those films where all the edits and shots are so well planned.

Hugh Jackman as the superintendent gives what might be the best performance of his career and lifts every scene he is in. He is so nuanced in this and can say so much from just a facial expression.

Be forewarned that this is a deliberately paced film. The movie does a good job of building the characters out to be three-dimensional, but some might find this slow-paced. Also, be forewarned that the scenes of the characters' personal lives aren't quite as juicy as when the movie is addressing the crimes.

Overall, I say give this a shot.

score 8/10

jwwalrath-227-85487 26 April 2020

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw5680437/