J. Edgar

A bit of a history lesson for those who may not know: J. Edgar Hoover was the head of the Bureau of Investigation (now the Federal Bureau of Investigation – FBI) from 1924 to 1972. That makes him one of the most powerful men America has ever seen. He was both admired and feared. Oh, did we mention the rumours that he dressed in women’s clothes in secret? 

Clint Eastwood and Leonardo DiCaprio team up to tell his story, and what a salacious story it is! Hoover lived with his mother till her death and had a close relationship with Clyde Tolson, the bachelor who inherited his estate. Hoover also mingled and kept secret files on the country’s most powerful people, including presidents and Hollywood stars.

If only all history lessons were this enthralling, maybe people would stay awake in those classes, eh?

Rating: 4 outta 5.