Review of High Crimes (2002) by Jordan T — 01 Oct 2007

A good thriller with a nice little twist at the end.

This review of High Crimes (2002) was written by Jordan T on 01 Oct 2007.

High Crimes has generally received mixed reviews.

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By David J (1,942) on 15 Jul 2011

High Crimes' relies strongly on its courtroom drama over its emotional connection with the audience - which ultimately spoils a film the ever-impressive…

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By Stef (149) on 29 Jul 2011

Morgan Freeman AND James Caviezel? Yes, please. Ashley Judd? Meh. That same old the military is the root of all evil meme? No thanks…

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By David Sterritt (1,643) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 25 Feb 2017

The story has possibilities, but you'll spot the big plot twists long before they happen, and the acting by Judd and Cavaziel is strictly by…

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By Mike D (1,303) on 30 Dec 2018

Ok it's predictable, but is that such a bad thing? Most are anyway. Judd and Freeman. And cavaziiel are excellent…

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By Michael Wilmington (1,474) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 17 Aug 2011

It's still a disappointment: a well-mounted and well-acted suspense movie that, thanks to its illogical script, falls off a cliff midway through…

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By Steven Rea (1,872) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 08 Jan 2016

Comes across as gratifying, not grating: the same way the familiarity of a well-crafted whodunit is part of the book's pleasures…

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By Nicki M (953) on 28 Apr 2017

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Decent story, good acting, but it was directed poorly. Plenty of useless scenes…

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