Scott Donaldson says: "It’s all secrets and lies here as Clint Eastwood presents us with J Edgar Hoover – the man who made the FBI. Leonardo DiCaprio certainly gives it all he’s got as Hoover, whether he’s the old man recounting his escapades from behind a desk, or the young go-getter making powerful enemies while shooting at gangsters and schmoozing the stars. But still, with a subject as tricksy as Hoover, don’t expect too much closure – he’s all smoke and mirrors to the bitter end…"

(Scott conveyed to us in a private communication the following: "quite proud of myself for not just calling J Edgar a spurious heap of shit..." Quite.)