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Summary: Mediocre at Best
Review: This could have been a truly great movie, but I think the dramatic moments fell flat (with the exception of the "death" scene which was grossly overdone). Rather than weaving an intricate web of Everett's personal and "professional" lives, I found it difficult to tell what the focus of the film was supposed to be. I really enjoyed the performances by Isiah Washington and the supporting cast of his family, and I would certainly never argue that Eastwood is less than a magnificent actor. However, this film did not use the acting talent of the cast to its fullest. Bottom Line: Worth renting, I wouldn't buy it.
Rating: 
Summary: Worth seeing for stellar supporting cast performances
Review: This is a decent, if not stellar, movie rental for those who like mystery/morality plays. I rented the video and then bought a previously-viewed copy to keep because of the fine support performances by Isaiah Washington and Lisa Gay Hamilton; these 2 tug your heartstrings with their portrayal of a loving couple facing the ultimate separation of an enforced death penalty. If you have the patience to sit through all the side stories (and there are way too many) told to illustrate that Clint's character is an aging hack without a personal life or moral conviction to speak of, then you'll see some great acting by Washington and Hamilton, as well as James Woods as Clint's editor. Other stupid side stuff: the inclusion of Clint's ex partner, their daughter, and his current wife in cameo roles and some haggling-for-money-sexual harrassment scenes by a homeless man intended to be humorous but which were just annoying and dragged the movie out still further. In conclusion, this film needed a much tighter editor/story but the supporting cast still makes it worth viewing.
Rating: 
Summary: Really Good.
Review: This is a really good movie. Clint Eastwood directs this movie and he did a good job. It's about Clint who thinks this guy is innocent and tries to proove his innocence before they execute him. Some really good acting in this film. Go rent the film today!
Rating: 
Summary: Very good
Review: This is a very good movie and one of the first that I have seen that actually does justice to the book. There are minor differences in the plot, but some of the dialogue is word for word. The supporting cast is wonderful. Isaiah Washington and Lisa Gay Hamilton give Oscar caliber performances. James Woods is well...James Woods. Dennis Leary was a great surprise in his role as the paper's editor. Washington and Lisa Gay Hamilton are the true stars, however. As a parent, I must say that the scene in which Washington says goodbye to his daughter is unbelievable. It could not have been done any better. I recommend this video highly and look forward to seeing these two in more films in the near future.
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Summary: One of the best movies ever!
Review: This is one of the best Clint Eastwood Movies I've ever seen! I'm not going to tell you the end, because I think you really should buy this movie! Clint Eastwood, Ev, a reporter, has taken over a case for a newspaper from a girl who has just died in a tragic car accident. She was on the case of Frank Beachum. While Ev is trying to get the facts of this case he thinks Frank is innocent. Frank got the penalty of death for killing a 20 year old storekeeper. The time is ticking and Frank only has a few hours to see his wife and daughter. This case keeps Ev busy and forgets all about his family...Too bad I couldn't give 6 stars for this movie!!
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Summary: Don't waste your time!!!
Review: This movie had a decent story, but the seriously bad acting and a whole slew of worthless scenes about Eastwood's personal life made this movie a waste of 2 hours. I don't recommend you rent this movie, let alone buy it.
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Summary: Movies are about crafting illusions!
Review: This movie proves that Clint's talent lies in acting not directing. The reporter he depicts is well drawn, but lacks punch because of the directors hand. Wearing two hats as Clint so often does is asking too much even for the legendry "Dirty Harry". The flick tries too hard to be "real", but the craft of movie making is creating illusions - playing with the viewers imagination, and this is is not Eastwood's forte! I rented the video and felt I got good value for my money, but I would'nt buy it.
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Summary: A Quest For Truth And Justice
Review: When a jaded reporter gets an eleventh hour assignment to witness an execution at San Quentin, it turns into a personal quest for justice as he spends the last hours of the convicted man's life in a last-ditch effort to get to the truth of the case. "True Crime," directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, is a taut thriller that goes to the wire as Steve Everett (Eastwood), a journalist and recovering alcoholic, tries to find out what really happened that fateful day when Frank Beachum (Isaiah Washington) entered a convenience store to buy a bottle of steak sauce and wound up being convicted of murdering the store clerk. It's not a campaign born entirely of compassion, however; Everett has had a checkered career that has taken him to the top of his profession, only to have his own errors of judgment (attributed to the bottle) precipitate a swift decline that has ensconced him in a job at a large paper in the Bay area of Northern California writing personality pieces and sidebar profiles. He's not a man of tremendously high ideals or great conviction, and his moral character is somewhat ambiguous, but he demands one thing from himself and everyone else when it comes to reporting a story: The truth. In that he is adamant, and he pursues it without compromise using the one tool in his personal arsenal that has never (when he is sober) failed him, his "nose" for news, that innate sense that unfailingly leads him to that which he is seeking. In the case of Frank Beachum, Everett's nose tells him he is innocent; but he's only got a few hours to prove it. And it's been awhile since his "nose" has been put to the test; the last time turned into a debacle that cost him his reputation. This time, not only his job, but a man's life is on the line. And the clock is ticking. Behind the camera, Eastwood is a master storyteller; he exacts winning performances from his actors, delivers his movies with a deliberate pace and cadence, and knows how to keep the tension on the edge right up to the very end. And this film is no exception. As an actor, he's reached a maturity that lends itself perfectly to characters like Everett, imbuing him with a been-there-done-that countenance, from the expressive lines in his face to the way he carries himself physically, that not only makes him an interesting (if not entirely sympathetic ) character, but adds nuance and credibility to his overall performance. Washington and Lisa Gay Hamilton (Bonnie Beachum) also give excellent, emotionally stirring performances that anchor this story of a desperate family that finds an unlikely champion in Everett, in whom their only hope for justice and survival lies. In a terrific supporting role, James Woods plays Alan Mann, the editor for whom Everett works; it's a dynamic performance that produces some great and memorable scenes between his character and Eastwood. Denis Leary is also outstanding as Bob Findley, Everett's boss, and he turns in a subtle, understated performance that works as a perfect counterpoint to the characters of Everett and Mann. Things really ignite when the three of them are in a scene together. Also memorable in supporting roles are Diane Venora (Barbara Everett), Bernard Hill (Warden Plunkitt), Michael McKean (Reverend Shillerman), Michael Jeter (Dale Porterhouse) and Mary McCormack (Michelle). Be advised, "True Crime" is a movie that will put you through your paces. From the beginning, you realize that it's highly unlikely that Everett will succeed; there just isn't enough time. But you also know that "it ain't over 'till it's over," so you hang on to that slim thread of hope, and through that you are readily able to relate to Beachum's situation. And it makes you realize that if hope is all you have, at least it's better than nothing. After all, sometimes in the end, it all pans out for the better.
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Summary: A Must See Movie!
Review: When I first saw the trailer, I thought this was going to be a boring movie. But once I saw it, I just had to get the word out that this was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. The movie is filled with suspense, great acting, and a wonderful plot/story. It's about an innocent man saved from the death penalty at the exact moment. To enjoy the movie you must see it with the proper settings and without distraction. Otherwise, you won't enjoy it as much. The movie has a lot of big names in the movie including Clint Eastwood, who produced and directed this movie, Dennis Leary, and etc. Happened to see Absolute Power, directed by Eastwood, but this movie is a much superior film. Eastwood definitely redeemed himself in this one. So go watch this great film.
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Summary: BAD CALL CLINT
Review: With all due respect to the great legendary actor Clint Eastwood I'm afraid this movie was lacking. It is realy disgusting after you've seen his better works and can compare them. Clint is great but he is a badass not a fricken reporter.
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