Review of The Conspirator (2011) by Tvjerry — 17 Apr 2011
One of the men who plotted to assassinate President Lincoln remained in hiding, while his mother was tried for the crime. An inexperienced attorney (what else?) was appointed to defend her. Despite overwhelmingly unfair circumstances, he (James McAvoy) staunchly fights for her innocence.
While all the performances are strong and the period art direction/cinematography is gorgeous, director Robert Redford somehow slacked on the emotional impact. As a result, this is a beautifully wrought history lesson.
This review of The Conspirator (2011) was written by Tvjerry on 17 Apr 2011.
The Conspirator has generally received positive reviews.
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