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This Sunday evening, TF1 broadcasts Those who want my deatha breathtaking thriller worn by Angelina Jolie. But if this film captivates by its suspense, it is the ideal opportunity to rediscover The exchange (Changeling), produced by Clint Eastwood in 2008. This poignant drama, inspired by real facts, is often considered one of the summits of Angelina Jolie’s career.
On Allociné, The exchange benefits from a note spectators of 4.2 out of 5, based on more than 23,000 opinions, testifying to the sustainable impact of this film on the public.
Same success on the press side with a note of 4.1. 20 minutes greet for example “The Calvary of the Sublime Angelina Jolie [qui] is filmed without pathos by an Inspired Eastwood Clint“, while the cross says that”The exchange easily takes place alongside the best films by Clint Eastwood“.
A vintage news item at the heart of the story
Los Angeles, 1928. Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie), single mother and chief standardist, sees her life switch when her son Walter disappears. Months later, the police present a boy saying to be Walter. But Christine does not recognize him. Faced with the authorities’ refusal to admit their error, she begins a fierce struggle to discover the truth.
The film is inspired by the Wineville chicken coop murders, a series of kidnappings and murders of children between 1926 and 1928 in California.
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Angelina Jolie at the top of her art
In the role of Christine Collins, Angelina Jolie delivers an overwhelming performance, embodying a determined mother to find her son despite the obstacles. His performance earned her an appointment to the Oscar for best actress in 2009, confirming her dramatic talent. She was beaten by Kate Winslet for the film The reader.
Angelina Jolie has also given everything for this film: “I identified with Christine … Suddenly, I called my children every hour to find out where they were! It is the most difficult film I have ever shot. I was exhausted emotionally“.
Clint Eastwood, master of staging at the service of a poignant story
Clint Eastwood, renowned director, sign with The exchange A sober and powerful work. Its staging highlights the raw emotion of history, without artifice. The reconstruction of Los Angeles of the years 1920-1930 was meticulous, plunging the spectator into an era marked by corruption and patriarchy.
Clint Eastwood also composes the music of the film, a discreet score that subtly accompanies the intrigue.
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Box office: honorable success in an eclectic filmography
The exchange brought in about $ 113 million at the world box office for a budget of $ 55 million, a respectable figure for a historic drama. In France, he attracted more than 1.4 million spectators. Although this is not the greatest commercial success of Angelina Jolie, he is distinguished by her critical reception and her emotional impact.
Compared to more recent films like Evil or action films such as Salt, The exchange Demonstrates the diversity of Jolie’s career, capable of shining in various roles.
For what The exchange remains an essential film
The exchange Still resonates today by its universal themes such as justice, maternity and resistance to oppression. It highlights a woman’s fight against a corrupt system, resonating with contemporary struggles for women’s rights against systemic injustices and transparency of institutions.
The film recalls the importance of highlighting true stories that denounce past injustices, contributing to a collective awareness.
While Those who want my death highlights Angelina Jolie’s talent in an action register, The exchange Recalls his ability to embody deep and moving roles. If you haven’t seen it yet, this is the perfect time to discover or rediscover this poignant masterpiece.
The film is available in streaming on the Arte site.
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