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Under Suspicion (2000)

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Average Rating: 5.3/10
Reviews Counted: 45
Fresh: 22 | Rotten: 23

Though Hackman and Freeman turn in solid performances, Under Suspicion moves at a plodding rate and has a disappointing ending.

46

Average Rating: 5.2/10
Critic Reviews: 13
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 7

Though Hackman and Freeman turn in solid performances, Under Suspicion moves at a plodding rate and has a disappointing ending.

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When a powerful man is accused of murder, who tells the truth -- the man, or his estranged wife? Henry Hearst (Gene Hackman), an American attorney living in Puerto Rico, is called in to speak with police detective Victor Benezet (Morgan Freeman). A few days earlier, Hearst reported finding the body of a 12-year-old girl while taking his dog for a walk; however, investigators now believe that Hearst may have had a greater involvement in the crime than he's admitting. Under intense questioning by

R, 1 hr. 50 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense

Jan 2, 2001

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Critic Reviews for Under Suspicion

All Critics (53) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (23) | DVD (12)

Too tawdry to be completely entertaining, and too static to generate much excitement.

May 1, 2003 Full Review Source: CNN.com | Comment
Paul Tatara
CNN.com
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Hackman and Freeman will pin you to your seat.

May 8, 2001 Comment
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
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Keeps you guessing right up to a wallop of a finish.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | Comment
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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A profound disappointment, given its cast and source material.

January 1, 2000 Comment
Jonathan Foreman
New York Post
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It's hard to imagine anyone walking out of this movie satisfied, regardless of Hackman's and Freeman's solid performances.

May 17, 2009 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | Comment
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

A powerhouse.....the acting will knock your socks off!

May 6, 2005 Comment
Clint Morris
Film Threat

The cast makes it watchable, which is good because little else does.

April 3, 2005 Comment
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

...at nearly two hours, it's just too much of a good thing.

August 1, 2003 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | Comment
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman can't save "Whodunit?" from becoming "Who cares?"

November 7, 2002 Full Review Source: Netflix | Comment
James Rocchi
Netflix

Under Suspicion works less as an absorbing story than an absorbing work of craftsmanship.

October 24, 2001 Full Review Source: Flipside Movie Emporium | Comment
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium
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decent flick. moves slowly at times and wasnt these actors best performances by any means, but it was interesting

January 24, 2007
sanjurosamurai
danny d

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One of the best thriller/Whodunits Ever!. It?s a pleasure to watch thanks to the 2 great leading men and the excellent direction! Brilliant!

September 24, 2009
SirPant
Anthony Lawrie

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