Acting was superior. Character sketch of the man was very well done if true to life.
Given this is a movie, I can only judge Jewell from the film. With this in mind, here is my take away:
We have all had those moments where our perception of the way the world should be and how it really is, collide and we are shattered. Some have an easier time of it. Others it takes longer and more numerous collisions. This is Richard Jewell. It is this portrayal that is interesting and deep.