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LBJ
LBJ centers on the political upheaval that Vice President Johnson faced when he was thrust into the presidency at the hands of an assassin's bullet in November 1963. With political battles on both sides of the aisle, Johnson struggles to heal a nation and secure his presidency by passing Kennedy's historic Civil Rights Act.
14 November 1949, Amory, Mississippi, USA
11 March 1965, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
November 14, 2017
Woody Harrelson delivers a powerhouse performance in this straightforward, solid political drama.November 08, 2017
There is a richer film here than the generically-told one that Reiner gives us, despite Harrelson's plucky firebrand of a performance.November 09, 2017
Sincere in its duty but concerned in its thought, LBJ ranks as an excellent adaptation of Johnson.December 05, 2017
When the film isn't cracking jokes the film explores Johnson's desire to be liked by the public and fears of rejection but doesn't go far enough to ensure compelling resultsNovember 10, 2017
... a consistently compelling history lesson, which puts the spotlight on a man forced to navigate the country through one of the most pivotal periods of the last century.November 03, 2017
Captures a tumultuous political era and one of its most profanely colorful leaders with a good deal of insight and emotional torque.November 26, 2017
A middle-of-the-road yet somewhat entertaining drama...November 06, 2017
Woody Harrelson in the title role has enough spice to keep the viewer alert and attentive.November 03, 2017
Harrelson gives it all he has as the gruff, emotionally needy and politically savvy successor to the matinee-idol commander-in-chief, John F. Kennedy.November 02, 2017
Here, Reiner's more like an efficient ride operator, unconcerned about the clankiness of the machinery but certain you'll enjoy the stuff that's supposed to work.November 03, 2017
It's as workmanlike as Johnson was as a politician; but as a primer on one of history's less flashy leaders, it's a worthwhile watch - mostly for fellow Texan Woody Harrelson's committed performance behind those prosthetic ears.November 03, 2017
The best thing the director has going for him is his star, Woody Harrelson.