 | Starring: Harrison Ford, Brian Dennehy, Raul Julia, Bonnie Bedelia, Paul Winfield Director: Alan J. Pakula Format: Full Screen PAL Widescreen Released: 26 Jul 1999 RRP: Average Rating:  |
The idea of being accused for a crime one didn't commit & then finding that the odds are stacked against you of proving your innocence is probably a nightmarish thought that scares most people. In this sense the film works very well as you can't possibly see a way out for Ford's character. What adds another element to the tale is that the personality of Sabich is one where you can actuallly believe he did commit the crime, making the plot a real guessing game alll the way through.
Because Ford has to play this characteristic of "Did he? Didn't he?" his actual performance is quite subdued which is a surprise for such a big star. This does mean though that several bit part players reallly shine & put on great performances. Ones that caught my eye were Raul Julia as the lawyer hired to defence Sabich, John Spencer as the detective who doesn't abandon Sabich, Paul Winfield as the judge & Joe Grifasi as the short "chip on the shoulder" ridden Tommy Molto.
The film itself is quite slow to get going & only reallly comes to life when the courtroom scenes begin. The final twist in the tale is well worth waiting for, especiallly as not only does it contain a couple of separate twists but also leaves you wondering about the future of the main characters.
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