True Crime

Nothing special, just another rehashed story that's been done to death in countless other movies. The ending is really bad and feels rushed. Clint Eastwood seems like an amateur playing a bumbling, corrupt journalist. Basically, it's pretty weak... but hey, it's a way to kill time on a rainy day.

The worst movie I have ever seen.

I really enjoyed this movie, contrary to most of the other reviewers here. I think it tells a great story and is a well-made film. As for those complaining about too many clichés, I couldn't care less. Clichés are a part of life, so what's the big deal?

What a letdown of a film! It's as if Clint Eastwood is just doing this for a paycheck to fund his next big movie. Everything feels so unoriginal and derivative. The characters are poorly written, the dialogue is cringeworthy, and the attempts at suspense fall completely flat. Steer clear of this one!

It was so dull that I never made it to the end of the movie. I walked out an hour into the film.

Really terrible and disappointing.

An average movie with a familiar plot, but Clint Eastwood gives a good performance.

Wow!!!!!!! The story is good, but Eastwood's performance is really weak. He ought to stop directing films and acting at the same time - it's too much for one person to handle. That's why this movie is so poorly made, with lots of slow parts and especially bad direction. Only worth renting on a really rainy day when even the W-rated movies are already checked out.

The dud of the year!!! Totally predictable from start to finish, with cookie-cutter dialogue and hackneyed directing. Top tip: Definitely one to watch if you're looking to cap off a lousy meal with a mind-numbingly boring evening!

Overall, a good movie, although it feels a bit familiar. However, I think it's missing something to make a movie like this more engaging.

An unpretentious movie that's not too far-fetched either. Clint Eastwood at his finest, with some downright hilarious scenes featuring James Wood. Worth watching.

I thought the movie was pretty good overall, though it's true the story moves at a slow pace. The fact that the convict gets removes any suspense from the climax!

The movie is definitely not one of Clint Eastwood's best. It seemed like everyone was constantly smoking. The ending was predictable. There was too much focus on the "bad guy" character (smoking, drinking, cheating, being an absent father, etc.) which didn't really fit with the rest of the film. On the bright side, the actors did a good job portraying their characters.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It was filled with emotion, humor, and suspense. What I appreciated most about it was the screenplay. This is what good filmmaking looks like.

I have to say, this isn't a good film. Clint Eastwood fails to make the unbelievable story, filled with cliches and implausibilities, convincing even for a moment. The slow-moving plot is packed with absurd scenes that could have easily been cut (Clint cheats on his wife, sleeps with his editor's wife, falls off the wagon... etc.). Instead of all these scenes defining a character Clint has played for years, I would have preferred a more thoughtful treatment of the subject. In summary, despite the intriguing premise (a journalist discovers at the last minute that a death row inmate is innocent), the film doesn't deliver on its potential. It meanders aimlessly for over two hours. However, I must commend James Woods for his excellent, unhinged performance as the newspaper director.

A good story that falls flat in its execution. Boring. Clint Eastwood no longer has the right look for this role. The pacing is very uneven. The tobacco companies must have paid a lot to make Eastwood smoke so much. You can almost smell the tobacco when leaving the theater!

A solid film, quintessential Clint Eastwood. I'm a fan, and here he once again demonstrates his ability to do it all - directing and starring simultaneously. Pretty impressive.

This movie had the potential to be great, given its focus on investigative journalism. About half of the film is well-executed and of high quality. However, there's an excessive amount of drinking and driving portrayed. Eastwood's performance in this movie is not his best; he's too slow, which is somewhat off-putting. The supporting cast, on the other hand, delivers solid performances. All in all, it's a disappointing film.

A solid film with an engaging storyline. Clint Eastwood aims to prove he's still got it despite his age... Suspenseful moments milked for all they're worth, just like in every American movie. The inmate is portrayed convincingly, even though he's RESIGNED... to the injustice done to him.