Presumed Innocent

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Bruce M @BruceMc 4d "Presumed Innocent" was a huge hit when it came out, and holds up fairly well. Good direction, a good script and a great supporting cast overcome Harrison Ford's bland performance. Greta Scacchi doesn't have much to do but be beautiful, and the fetching Bonnie Bedelia is terrific as Ford's wife. Basically just a courtroom drama, but Alan Pakula's direction is crisp and the movie never drags. See more Gi S @Gistevenn Mar 26 I not a harrison ford fan but he did a good job in this movie and this was a good movie with a surprise ending. See more Hector I @Hector1184BC Mar 1 Rusty Sabich, a brilliant prosecutor, is accused of murder by the newly elected district attorney. The victim, an ambitious colleague with whom he had an affair, was investigating a corruption case involving names close to power. The film creates a constant doubt about his guilt, especially since the victim appears manipulative, using his seduction as a lever of influence. Despite the very 90s elegance of the staging and the music of John Williams, the atmosphere remains sticky, almost tinged with giallo in the stylization of the crime and the moral ambiguity. Between lies, guilt and secret lives, the story questions intimate responsibility beyond the judicial verdict. The acquittal does not dispel the trouble, and the final, chilling reversal shuffles all the cards. See more Tim B. @SlimTim0707 Jan 23 Presumed Innocent is engaging enough with help from Ford and Dennehy's screen presence, however due to an unrealistic script the film fails to truly inspire, with certain exchanges crafted as well as a 1980s daytime soap opera. I'm pretty doubtful that real attorneys at this level are so inept that the judge has to call the objections for them. See more Rohan H @RT05543391 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 Read all reviews

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