An Innocent Man

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DanTheMan 2 Tom Selleck and his magnificent moustache in a post-Magnum branch-out phase decide to take on the US prison system in An Innocent Man, one that while B-grade in nature is given the A-grade treatment by its cast and crew. Despite the clichés coming thick and fast and the plot following a rather predictable set of beats, the film's strength lies in its performances, Peter Yates' great direction and the film's depiction of prison life, particularly the tendency for some more experienced inmates to take pity on the "new guy" and give him some pointers so he stands at least some chance of surviving beyond his first week. The film isn't so much a dialogue-driven character study. Instead, it delivers a laidback psychological examination of what incarceration does to the human soul and the toll it can take on a person's life. Selleck himself does a great job differentiating himself from his usual typecast persona, while F. Murray Abraham adds a touch of class to what is otherwise a stereotypical mentor role. David Rasche and Richard Young are the result of what would have happened had Crockett and Tubbs gone off the deep end, roles the two play very well while Laila Robins puts in a sterling effort as the suffering wife. Howard Shore's music is admittedly a bit flat but the song that caps off the film is a true bop; ultimately, for a film that is primarily designed as disposable entertainment, An Innocent Man is a certified piece of dad cinema that manages to generate a very credible nightmarish hell, where there is no good options and little in the way of hope. Ain't life a motherfucker. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Harry N The plot is unrealistic. Police making a mistake and framing an innocent man who then plots his revenge. Hard to swallow. However the prison part of the story is very well done. It reveals how our middle class values and common decency have no bearing in a prison environment. Such environment is based on racial power. Selleck must understand he has to compromise his "outside the walls" values to survive, literary, in prison. Such may be an eye opener for those not familiar with the prison, criminal, environment. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Michael M It's quite a relaxing Jail Movie about an Innocent Man. But Tom Selleck brings it to the film to keep you invested! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/22 Full Review Audience Member It really is too bad more time isn't spent in the prison, showing Selleck trying to adjust to that life. That's where this movie really shines. And really, the revenge plot afterwards is a little ridiculous. Still, it's a solid crime drama. This really affected me and my view of prison from a young age... Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/21 Full Review Audience Member I saw this movie received low ratings overall. I actually don't know why. It was a hard hitting movie and makes you think if you were innocent and ended up in prison. There is plenty of action in this one. Its also very realistic as far as the prison goes. I am going to buy it now :) SPOILER ALERT...... ok maybe the story line was a bit too much for some people, with the ending. However if you want to sit down and watch an entertaining movie, I don't think this movie will disappoint you. I'm buying it NOW. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review adam b A pretty decent film that delivers everything you'd expect from a prison/revenge film. Nothing spectacular but Tom Selleks' performance sells nothing short from convincing. Recommended Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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