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Point of Origin

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In this fact-based film, a serial arsonist has been setting fires in California, and an intense investigation is undertaken to find him. John Orr (Ray Liotta), a highly respected arson investigator whose marriage to Wanda (Bai Ling) is on the rocks, is called in to help. Orr's partner, Keith Lang (John Leguizamo), is appointed to a commission investigating the incidents. Lang clashes with ATF agent Mike Matassa (Colm Feore), who suspects that Orr may be more involved in the case than he lets on.

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Audience Member I'm no Ray Liotta fan but this is one of the better roles I've seen him do, and also the rest of cast in Point of Origin is basically performing well, at least in a production for television. However, what's even better with this film is the cinematography, editing and digital effects, all being used with good intension, except from in the ending where it gets a bit over the top. All in all, an entertaing way to describe the incredible story about a mad arsen investigator. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Tv movie all the way but actually a good watch. Ray Liotta is brillant as the egotistical arson investigator/arsonist. Based on true story and all the funnier for it. Liotta's fantasy moments of violence and heroism and brillant and show how much of a nutjob the guy actually was. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting colours, but the plot wasn't so great. & good actors though! Not That bad of a tv-movie. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Decent performances, some brilliant fire effects and camera shots but a truly poor script. The most obvious whodunnit I've ever seen. The guy wondering around even looks like who it turns out to be! Or does he? - yawn. Pretty pointless story in the end I thought, despite being an apparent true story, surprising to me as HBO is usually a stamp of real quality. Give it a miss. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n its just a made for tv movie but its good 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess thorughout this movie..i think that both ray liotta n john leguizamo play good parts thorughout this movie..i think that the director of this tv/drama/mystery/suspense movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie..its an enjoyable movie 2 watch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member very well done, loved every minute it Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this fact-based film, a serial arsonist has been setting fires in California, and an intense investigation is undertaken to find him. John Orr (Ray Liotta), a highly respected arson investigator whose marriage to Wanda (Bai Ling) is on the rocks, is called in to help. Orr's partner, Keith Lang (John Leguizamo), is appointed to a commission investigating the incidents. Lang clashes with ATF agent Mike Matassa (Colm Feore), who suspects that Orr may be more involved in the case than he lets on.
Director
Newton Thomas Sigel
Producer
Fred C. Caruso
Screenwriter
Matthew Tabak
Production Co
HBO Films
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 23m
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