Review of The Life of David Gale (2003) by J.r. Jones for Chicago Reader — 24 May 2011
A new low for director Alan Parker, this trite mystery thriller does for capital punishment what his "Mississippi Burning" did for civil rights: with its muddled message, liberal piety, and slick Hollywood plot mechanics.
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This review of The Life of David Gale (2003) was written by J.r. Jones and published by Chicago Reader on 24 May 2011.
The Life of David Gale has generally received positive reviews.
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