Review of True Crime (1999) by Chris G — 13 Jun 2010
Pretty solid drama about a reporter who tries to free a man on death row before his execution.
The stories pretty damn farfetched, especially towards the end, but the movie that brings us to that farfetched ending is absorbing and entertaining and well made. Clint does well as the reporter, one of the most reprehensible characters he's ever played. A guy who'd rather hang out in pubs and cheat on his wife than spend time with her and his daughter. The film does show the destructive nature of adultery and doesn't let his character off the hook when his infidelity is found out, which is admirable.
There's a whole host of strong supporting performances that also help keep the movie on a higher plain.
There is some very emotional moments, the death row inmate saying goodbye to his daughter for the last time is hard to watch and feels realistic.
Despite the rushed, hokey ending, this is a well rounded, well made, well acted film that is one of Clint's better films of this era (the era between Unforgiven and Mystic River), and worth checking out.
This review of True Crime (1999) was written by Chris G on 13 Jun 2010.
True Crime has generally received positive reviews.
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