Trumbo, 3 Stars

Elle Fanning

This is a very good movie. More like a cross between a biopic and a documentary, it is a good story about the anti-American committee in the late 1940's and supposed activities that they tried to suppress.

Bryan Cranston (Argo) gives a superb, heartfelt performance. Diane Lane (whom I didn't realize was in The Full Monty) is her usual luminous self and Louis C.K. (American Hustle) plays a very credible character. It is the underrated Elle Fanning (We Bought a Zoo) who is a delightful surprise as Trumbo's daughter. She holds her own in scenes with him and shows a wide range of ability.

I liked this film very much and recommend it to you. I would see it again.