Presumed Innocent is a suspenseful whodunit, a sex thriller, a powerful courtroom drama and a dazzling vehicle for Harrison Ford. He plays a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker (Greta Scacchi) who is murdered. Soon after, he's accused of the crime. And his fight to clear his name becomes a whirlpool of lies and hidden passions. Brian Dennehy, Bonnie Bedelia, Raul Julia, Paul Winfield and John Spencer co-star under the crackling direction of Alan J. Pakula (The Pelican Brief, All the President's Men). Suspense master Pakula once again proves his expertise at stripping away the business-as-usual veneer of institutions to show the intrigue and passions underneath. This time he uses Scott Turow's bestseller to examine the American legal system - discovering the sword of justice is double-edged.
Already own this item? Sell Yours and earn some cash.
It's fast and free to list! (Learn More.)
Reviews
–
"Presumed Innocent" is a so-so courtroom drama, weighed down by a too-slow first act, and a cast that seems almost as if it is sleepwalking through the movie. Ford, Dennehy, and Bedelia seem particuarly listless. Out of the entire cast, only Spencer, Julia, and Winfield seem to display any energy at all--with the latter two being particularly fun in their roles once the movie shifts into the courtroom.
On the upside, "Presumed Innocent" plays fair with the audience as far as the "whodunnit" aspect of the film goes, and I always appreciate a film that's confident enough in its story to do that. The film gives the audience so many clues and hints that I guessed the identity of the murderer and why and how well before the movie gave us the "big revelation"... but that was actually okay, because it does a good job of giving enough alternate suspects that I doubted my conclusion. The ending also played so well that I minded solving the mystery at the beginning of the second act even less.
Somewhat overwrought but quite enjoyable legal thriller about an honest DA who finds himself in an uncomfortable position when the colleague he was having an affair with is brutally murdered and he finds himself in the frame. Visually the movie is very drab and the story does border on the soapy but its not bad.
You can earn a 5% commission by selling Presumed Innocent DVD on your website. It's easy to get started - we will give you example code. After you're set-up, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep!
Authors/Publishers
Are you the Author/Publisher? Improve sales by submitting additional information on this title.
Help
My Cart
Ships within 24 hours from local supplier
– 