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      The Right Temptation

      R 2000 1h 40m Mystery & Thriller List
      Reviews 34% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Private investigator Derian McCall (Rebecca De Mornay) is hired by Anthea Farrow-Smith (Dana Delany) to shadow her husband, Michael (Kiefer Sutherland), who Anthea suspects is having an affair. The unusual assignment turns downright dangerous when McCall begins her own liaison with the wealthy and seductive Michael. As the illicit relationship progresses, McCall is forced to wonder at Anthea's mysterious and potentially malicious motivations, and to fear for her own safety. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jan 01 Rent Now

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      Audience Member This film very much plays up that noir-ish quality one would find in some old-school detective novels. It's hard-boiled and ham-fisted all the way. It could even be considered a little bit fun, but it has some problems. Rebecca De Mornay is easily the best performance of the group here (and the only worthwhile one). She's got the acting chops to play things cold and hard, yet still has the looks to bring in the sexual component needed. While being played by both ends, courtesy of Dana Delany and Kiefer Sutherland, we also get a look into her character's past, that shows her to be just as much damaged goods as anyone else involved in this duplicitous love triangle and murder scheme. Unfortunately, while De Mornay shines in her role, the same cannot be said for the others. Delany's attempts to play up being a criminally-minded femme are completely undone every time she smirks. You never believe anything she's telling you, which makes you wonder why anyone else would. Meanwhile, Kiefer Sutherland's character is simply bland a boring. There is no real chemistry in their performances, unless it is supplied by De Mornay's character. It is a clear cut case of highly-talented actors, wasting said talent on material that is beneath their skills. The film is well shot and has some very nice settings, but the last 10-15 minutes of the film ruins much of the tension built-up before, as what happens in them is more hackneyed and telegraphed, than in a Mickey Spillane pulp fiction story. Also, the film is rated "R," but there didn't seem to be much in the movie that seemed to require such a rating. Remove a few f-bombs, and trim the one main love-making scene by a few seconds, and it is PG-13 material all the way. In the end, it is only Rebecca De Mornay who gives this film any real interest or life, as she pretty much carries anything of value within it single-handed. Everything else is just dime store novel reject material, which explains why it went straight to DVD. Still, it is watchable, even if in a trashy way. This is no great mystery or caper flick, but something to pass the time and quickly be forgotten shortly thereafter. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member An interesting turn of fate. A good film a bit obvious at times. Still good acting and an interesting story Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member A good movie to watch on an afternoon. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member The sex scene makes up for everything. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Hot love scenes are too short! Liked it alot. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member this was actually very good - i watched it all not really knowing what was going to happen - and kiefer sutherland is reeeally sexy init - u just wanna believe what he says! :P Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Michael Szymanski Zap2it.com Rated: 1/5 Nov 7, 2002 Full Review Evan Gatehouse Apollo Guide Rated: 70/100 Oct 22, 2001 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 2/5 Feb 7, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Private investigator Derian McCall (Rebecca De Mornay) is hired by Anthea Farrow-Smith (Dana Delany) to shadow her husband, Michael (Kiefer Sutherland), who Anthea suspects is having an affair. The unusual assignment turns downright dangerous when McCall begins her own liaison with the wealthy and seductive Michael. As the illicit relationship progresses, McCall is forced to wonder at Anthea's mysterious and potentially malicious motivations, and to fear for her own safety.
      Producer
      David Forrest, Beau Rogers
      Production Co
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 1, 2012
      Runtime
      1h 40m
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