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Abuse of Power

2008·Movie
1h 36min
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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The late Irish hero fireman's (Lefty) charming son William M. "Billy" Dylan (25) is elected as independent, youngest Massachusettes state representative. He joins the Democrats, Congress seat Beacon Hill's legendary rooster, House speaker Charles T. "Chick" Mudoon, who trusts the customary campaign debt check will reel the rookie in as another meek party soldier. However the naive, naturally noble new boy, who doesn't hesitate to single-handedly fight off two skinhead gay-bashers, has and follows his own conscience. He defeats Muldoon's dodgy attempts to prevent a congressional committee investigating state police school cadet abuse, which would compromise his deputy, majority leader Spanky Reardon. It seems Muldoon's revenged when Dylan gets framed for the alleged violent abuse of a two-faced congressional aid. However, there's a more devious, ambitious plot behind two abuse cases and a staged corrupt payment for a memorial hospital wing.
Political CorruptionCrime DramaBoston PoliticsMoral DilemmaComplex NarrativeSocial CommentaryPsychological TensionIntrigue & DeceitFast-Paced

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Is Abuse of Power worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Abuse of Power rated?

Strong languageViolence

Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is Abuse of Power?

1 h 36 min

Abuse of Power runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Abuse of Power in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.