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Heartbreaking yet captivating, Changeling's story was fascinating all the way through, even if the first half was a little slow. It certainly was a compelling story, shot beautifully, and written well. Angelina Jolie gave a mesmerizing performance as grief stricken Christine Collins, as well as the many young actors in the film. It's certainly worth the time.

Although I loved Clint Eastwood very much as an actor, I have to admit that I appreciate him even more as a director because this man does not use the standard Hollywood tricks. He just knows to tell a good story, using only good a script and great acting. "Changeling" is the story woman's battle with the police and the system, and an indeed fascinating tribute to commitment of a person to break the corruption, cover-up and the excavation to find her child that she got taken from her. The film has few explicit scenes and an atmosphere that is really tough to follow. There is really a lot going on in this emotionally difficult and fantastically filmed movie, definitely worth your time and attention. A masterpiece.

Sadly, a pretty unconvincing story, that may well be founded on some fact but in transposition to the medium of film portrays characters who I decline to acknowledge in reality or as being believable - especially in the manner they behave and react. Lots of flaws, gaps and plot holes don't help too much either. If you just want something to while away a couple of hours, to initially intrigue but to go on to irritate, especially as you imagine your own behaviour under similar circumstances then take your chance, good luck.