Richard Jewellcouldve been a home run.
By all accounts, the character assassination of the real-life Richard Jewell was achingly plain and unjust.
Its like she showed up from a differnet film.

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Yes, the filmmakers could have chosen another way to dismantle what they consider an unprofessional and depraved press.
Deeds, Law & Order.
Critically, its taken a searing that it may not have otherwise.

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Perhaps the box office and reviews are more reflective ofRichard Jewells unconventional hero.
It could have afforded the same lesson for its conventional villain.