Presumed Innocent

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Rohan H Oct 31 Presumed Innocent (1990) is a smart, tense, and elegantly crafted courtroom drama that keeps its audience hooked from beginning to end. Directed by Alan J. Pakula and based on Scott Turow’s bestselling novel, the film is a masterclass in slow-burn suspense — a story filled with moral complexity, emotional depth, and an ending that lingers long after the credits roll. Harrison Ford delivers one of his finest dramatic performances as Rusty Sabich, a respected prosecutor whose life unravels when he is accused of murdering his colleague and former lover, Carolyn Polhemus. Ford plays the role with remarkable restraint and nuance, perfectly capturing Rusty’s inner conflict, vulnerability, and quiet desperation. His performance draws the viewer in, making us question his innocence — and our own assumptions — at every turn. The supporting cast adds tremendous depth to the story. Raul Julia is magnetic as defense attorney Sandy Stern, bringing wit and charisma to every scene. Bonnie Bedelia gives a layered performance as Rusty’s wife Barbara, whose quiet strength and emotional honesty provide the film with its moral centre. Greta Scacchi, as Carolyn, embodies the mysterious allure that drives the story’s central obsession. Pakula’s direction is superb — controlled, deliberate, and deeply atmospheric. The film’s moody cinematography and haunting score create a palpable sense of unease, reflecting both the legal tension and the emotional turmoil beneath the surface. Every scene is carefully constructed, balancing procedural detail with psychological depth. What makes Presumed Innocent stand out from other thrillers is its intelligence. It’s not driven by action or spectacle, but by character, motive, and moral ambiguity. It explores themes of truth, loyalty, justice, and the fallibility of human desire — all through the lens of a legal system meant to protect the innocent. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Sep 5 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Per S Aug 21 One of those TV movies where even good actors obviously don't feel comfortable finding their right mode. See more Oren C Jul 19 Had to binge this show. Fascinating. Well done. Great actors. Full of twists and suspense. A must watch! See more Barbara D Jun 18 Love the movie more than the series. The series ended dismally, but we were all about to go into lockdown (remember Covid?) and Kelly needed to end the series if it were to air when it did. A subplot with the wife in the series didn't work for me eitiher. The ending of the movie is different from the book, which is among my most favorite novels ever, but i like them both. See more Yash B Feb 16 After watching the new version of "Presumed Innocent" I decided to check out the original movie adaptation. I don't know if that made me biased, but I preferred the series over this movie. I think the story is still interesting but this version is very focused on the legal side of the story and feels very talky at times. I still think Harrison Ford is great in this and I liked how the two versions have slightly different conclusions which makes them both feel unique. Overall, this is an okay movie, but I feel if you had to choose one to watch for the first time the Apple TV series surpasses this one in every way. See more Read all reviews

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