- Critical Dissonance: Based on the Rottentomatoes score, those categorized as "Top Critics" were much more likely to give the film positive reviews. This was also the case with Clint Eastwood's previous film Hereafter.
- Funny Moments: Richard Nixon's heartfelt impromptu eulogy for the newly deceased Hoover. "That old cocksucker!" Truth in Television, amusingly enough.
- Questionable Casting: Leonardo Di Caprio as Hoover is a clear case of Ability over Appearance. He does well but he doesn't look a thing like the real guy.
- Retroactive Recognition: Adam Driver makes his first ever film appearance as Walter Lyle, the gas station owner who directs the FBI to Bruno Hauptmann.
- Special Effect Failure: The age-effect make-up used throughout the film is surprisingly ropey — Tolson especially looks ridiculous, especially in the harsh light of day during the races scene, with his over-done age-spots and an overall look that suggests a rubber head, rather than clever use of make-up....
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