Changeling (2008)

• Year: 2008
• Released: 31 Oct 2008
• Country: United States
• Adwords: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 14 wins & 55 nominations total
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824747/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Changeling
• Metacritics: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/changeling
• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: English
• MPA Rating: R
• Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
• Runtime: 141 min
• Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
• Director: Clint Eastwood
• Cast: Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan
• Keywords: murder, biography, police, los angeles, california, corruption,

	7.8/10
	63/100
	83% – Critics
	79% – Audience

Changeling Storyline

In March, 1928 in Los Angeles, California, Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) lives with her beloved son Walter (Gattlin Griffith) in Lincoln Heights. When she is assigned to work overtime on Saturday at Pacific Telephone and Telegraph as supervisor, she promises Walter she will return at 4 p.m. to watch the latest Charlie Chaplin movie at the movie theater with him. However, she arrives home late and does not find her son. After seeking out the boy in the neighborhood, she reports the missing child to the Police, but the Police Officer tells her that she should wait twenty-four hours to register the complaint. Five months later, Captain J.J. Jones (Jeffrey Donovan) communicates to Mrs. Collins that her son had been found in DeKalb, Illinois, and is heading back home by train to be reunited with her. In the train station, Christine does not recognize the boy as being Walter, but Captain Jones advises her that his appearance has changed during the five months. Soon, she confirms that the boy is not her son, but the corrupt L.A.P.D. does not accept her arguments. When Mrs. Collins is approached by St. Paul Presbyterian Church Pastor Gustav Briegleb (John Malkovich), who daily broadcasts protests exposing corruption in the Police force, she decides to disclose to the press the evidence she has about the changeling. However, the abusive Captain Jones sends Christine to an asylum to intimidate her. Meanwhile, the efficient Detective Lester Ybarra (Michael Kelly) is assigned to arrest and deport an illegal Canadian boy who was hidden on a ranch in Wineville. He captures the boy, who discloses hideous crimes committed by his compatriot Gordon Stewart Northcott (Jason Butler Harner).

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Changeling Movie Reviews

Extremely hard to watch–think twice before you see this emotionally draining film.

My summary is NOT to discourage you from watching the film–just to encourage you to think before you watch it. If you are easily disturbed or a child–by all means DON’T watch this movie. It earned its R-rating because it is so incredibly disturbing–very disturbing!!

I was very surprised to see that this film was based on a real case that I had never heard about and which was apparently pretty much forgotten until the brilliant writer, J. Michael Straczynski learned of the case. A mother (Angelina Jolie) is called away to work and leaves her young son home along back in 1928. When she returns, the child is gone–with absolutely no trace of him. Five months later, a child is located in Illinois and brought back to the mother–but the child is NOT hers!! It seems that the LA Police are so intent on closing the case that they push a child in her lap and demand she accept it–even though the boy is now 3 inches shorter and has been circumcise!!! Insane as it all is, when she complains, the police try to sweep it all under the rug by shoving her into a mental asylum–which is more like a chamber of horrors than anything else!. There is much more to the story than this–a much darker and more disturbing plot than just seeing the inside of the mental hospital. But, because I don’t want to spoil the plot, I’ll say no more about this.

The film excels in almost every way. Aside from a bit of dialog that seemed anachronistic, the film gets very high marks for an excellent script, wonderful directions, a great performance by Miss Jolie and great music–written by the director, Clint Eastwood. One other thing I loved about the film was John Malovich’s character. He played a radio preacher who was NOT some hypocritical, evil self-aggrandizer–as so many preachers are portrayed in films. Instead, he was a good man and important to the plot–thanks for a positive portrayal instead of a clichéd attack on ministers! See this film–just be prepared for some horrifying images and themes.

Harrowing, poignant, gripping and unforgettable film- Jolie is mesmerising!

From Clint Eastwood comes a harrowing, poignant, gripping and somewhat beautiful and unforgettable film. At 140 minutes or so, the pace surprisingly doesn’t lag so I didn’t feel bored watching this. The true story about a mother whose son vanishes without a trace, and her quest for the truth is gripping and shown here in an intelligent and thought-provoking way. While some parts are poignant, there are also parts that are truly harrowing, like when Christine is sedated, the tense cortroom scenes, the strong violence shown in the film or the screams of the convicted man when he is approaching the hangman’s noose.

The direction from Eastwood is assured and attentive, the music is haunting and of true beauty in some spots and the script is nuanced and beautifully written. The period detail is indeed sumptuous, with scenery, costumes and settings making it look all authentic and beautiful, all captured perfectly by the brilliant cinematography. And the performances were nothing short of astonishing, with Angelina Jolie giving possibly her best performance in a mesmerising lead performance, and John Malkovich also very impressive. Overall, a beautiful and captivating film, much better than I thought it would be. 10/10 Bethany Cox

Solid adult alternative to the latest superhero flick

Another mature and thought-provoking film from Eastwood the director, this one based on a real-life incident.

The movie is subtle, reflective and pleasingly mature, focusing on the emotional side of the story throughout, and this allows leading actress Angelina Jolie to give her best performance to date (although that’s not difficult, considering the type of lunk-headed blockbusters she’s used to making – TOMB RAIDER anyone? I thought not).

Coming from Eastwood, it’s a technical marvel, with flawless attention to detail (the 1920s-era fashions are particularly commendable) and a wide reaching story that’s drip-fed at just the right level. I did find it slightly overlong, though – the first hour is more than a little repetitive with all the “he’s not my son” dialogue – but once the police corruption angle becomes highlighted it really picks up.