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Her Alibi

PG Released Feb 3, 1989 1h 34m Romance Comedy List
17% Tomatometer 24 Reviews 45% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Mystery novelist Phil Blackwood (Tom Selleck) has written countless best sellers, but he's having trouble finding inspiration for his latest book, so he goes to the courthouse to observe real criminals in action. There he encounters Nina (Paulina Porizkova), a gorgeous immigrant charged with a gruesome murder. Convinced she's not guilty, Phil furnishes Nina with an alibi and a place to stay. But, as the two begin to fall in love, Phil finds he has grave doubts about her innocence.
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Jay Carr Boston Globe There's no excuse for Her Alibi. It inspires oceans of sympathy for Tom Selleck, who seems a nice guy and doesn't deserve to be lumbered by the ineptness of this enterprise. Apr 27, 2018 Full Review Empire Magazine A dodgy script and weak direction means the decent performances fall flat. Rated: 2/5 Feb 8, 2012 Full Review Variety Staff Variety He's a mystery writer, she's a mystery; and it's also a mystery how TV fodder like this manages to get the high-gloss, top-talent treatment at studios. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) It's not that the film is awful or offensive; it simply does not have the imagination, wit or energy to carry us into its world and make us laugh, fret and forget. Apr 18, 2022 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an entirely disposable endeavor that's rightly fallen into obscurity in the years since its release. Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 11, 2019 Full Review Jeff Simon Buffalo News It has a grand total of four genuinely funny moments, most of which are shown for free in the TV commercial. Apr 30, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Geke g Amazing film crew. Lot enjoyed Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Munkh T Good to see Tom Selleck. Very romantic, handsome, heartfelt movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Uynga U acting was really good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review erdene c A movie to watch wisely about love and doubts Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Bahad j This idea of ​​the film shooting technique director made the film more attractive to people. Coll Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/24 Full Review kevin c Tom Selleck plays a novelist who's gotten writers block and decides to lie to the authorities claiming to be a beautiful murder suspects alibi, so that he can possibly write about it. Far fetched to say the least. Paulina Porizkova plays the mysterious woman. This has its moments of genuinely funny situations, but certainly not something you'll lose yourself in. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Mystery novelist Phil Blackwood (Tom Selleck) has written countless best sellers, but he's having trouble finding inspiration for his latest book, so he goes to the courthouse to observe real criminals in action. There he encounters Nina (Paulina Porizkova), a gorgeous immigrant charged with a gruesome murder. Convinced she's not guilty, Phil furnishes Nina with an alibi and a place to stay. But, as the two begin to fall in love, Phil finds he has grave doubts about her innocence.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Producer
Keith Barish
Screenwriter
Charlie Peters
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 3, 1989, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.2M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround
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