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Her Alibi

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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 04/27/2018
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. Go to Full Review Empire Magazine 02/08/2012
2/5
A dodgy script and weak direction means the decent performances fall flat. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
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. Go to Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) 04/18/2022
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. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 12/11/2019
2.5/4
...an entirely disposable endeavor that's rightly fallen into obscurity in the years since its release. Go to Full Review Jeff Simon Buffalo News 04/30/2018
It has a grand total of four genuinely funny moments, most of which are shown for free in the TV commercial. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Aye E Aug 14 As a person with anxiety and an active imagination I relate strongly to the main character. It's a charming and unique romantic comedy with over-the-top silliness. If you are into mystery or crime novels, this is fun and clever send up of some of those cheesy stories. I was hoping this could have sequels, and follow him as he was writing more books. I've loved Paulina since I watched this a kid, and really wanted to live in his house! See more James B @JamesBass Feb 26 You have to watch it for what it is, which is a spoof of Magnum P.I. It’s light hearted and quite funny. If you liked the TV show, you would probably like this movie. I think the bad reviews are due to people having higher expectations. See more Geke g 08/10/2024 Amazing film crew. Lot enjoyed See more Munkh T 08/01/2024 Good to see Tom Selleck. Very romantic, handsome, heartfelt movie See more Uynga U 07/26/2024 acting was really good See more erdene c 07/26/2024 A movie to watch wisely about love and doubts See more Read all reviews
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Bruce Beresford

Director

Tom Selleck

Phil Blackwood

Paulina Porizkova

Nina

William Daniels

Sam

James Farentino

Frank Polito

Hurd Hatfield

Troppa

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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 Bros., 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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