Conspiracy Theory

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Summary: Hope for Weirdos like us.
Review: I love this movie. One of my all-time favs. It gives hope to messed up guys (like me) that we can be a hero and still win the heart of a beauty! The plot is a little overly-complicated and there are some loose ends that are not tied up, but it is overall a very romantic and interesting story.

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Summary: Insulting
Review: Super dopey, I laughed out loud. So bad that it's hard to beleive it was made. Gibson, as usual, tries to make the insane seem cutesy and lovable and does a horrible job. Basically, he just mugs for the camera. I, Static and other den members spent days ripping up this one.

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Summary: Two stories is one story too much
Review: Jerry Fletcher is the Guardian Angel of Alice Sutton. Why? Because he was brainwashed by Dr. Jonas to kill her father, failed, and full of remorse promised her father to take care of her as Mr. Sutton gets shot by a replacement killer. Dr. Jonas ever since has tried to find Jerry, because he wants to know who else knows about the brainwash programme.
Now, this basic story that the viewer gets to know in the end is fine with me. But: instead of beeing a true and faithful Guardian Angel, Jerry endangers Alice's life as he tells her about his relevations about conspiracies taking place either in his mind or in the real world, the viewer is to judge. These conspiracies have NOTHING AT ALL to do with the basic story. Nevertheless the readers of his conspiracy newspapers all get killed, all but Dr. Jonas. Why the heck does Jonas know Jerry is a paranoiac and publishes this newspaper? Why do the readers get killed. Apparantly because Jerry is right. But who kills them? Jonas? No, he only is interested in his brainwash programme. As you see, the basic story does not explain at all Jerry's paranoia and conspiracy theories.The conspiracy theories exists only to bring Jerry and Alice together. But, would a real Guardian Angel do something like that? You be the judge. I say: illogical...

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Summary: very disappointing, just two good actors
Review: Gibson and Roberts don't do bad movies so I was really looking forward to this combination of actors. I was expecting much much more than what this film delivered. While it does have some entertainment value and the premise is a good one, the film failed to use the power of the two leads to generate a good movie. While I can't say it was a total waste of time, I'd still have to say it was a mediocre effort and can't really give it much of a recommendation.
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Apparently some have disagreed with my review. I recently watched this again as it was on cable and I happened to be sitting on the couch with nothing to do. I couldn't remember what who or what the bad guys were or how the movie was going to turn out. I couldn't remember much of the story. This isn't a good thing. With a great, or even good film, I can remember exactly what is going to happen, yet it is still extremely entertaining. With an excellent written script, like "The Matrix", one can find new things and twists in the second, third or maybe even the fourth viewing, but the main story line is well remembered. My point is simply that this movie was not very memorable and that isn't a good thing. I stick with my original review, even though I will say I did watch the whole thing again and Roberts and Gibson are certainly fun to watch.

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Summary: Mel Gibson's best role
Review: I saw this on cable and now have to get it on DVD. It is a very disturbing, powerful film with Mel really off showing his acting skills as a believable paranoid sinking deeper and deeper.
The viewer really gets drawn into the inner workings of the afflicted personality. On top of that it is quite scary story. If you liked "The Game" you will like this...

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Summary: Stars make the Movie!
Review: I say there are only two types of good movies. Either those that the Star makes the Movie, or those that the Movie makes the Star. This movie was definitely a Star makes the Movie movie! Has to be Mel Gibson at his best. I guess what I must say about the movie is, is for me the biggest joy watching the movie is just watching Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts act. They are both unbelievable actors, and you put them together in this explosive film, and Wow!!! You get my Five Stars, and more if I could give them. This film has everything: Action, Suspense, Maybe even boardering on minor horror in places, Romance, Drama, Thriller...What other categories are there?! And on top of all that great Twists!! What are you waiting for?! Buy it!!

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Summary: A Thriller With Nightmarish Overtones But a Hopeful Ending
Review: "Conspiracy Theory" begins bizzarely enough when a rambling taxicab driver played by Mel Gibson spews out his various theories to his various clients. After a seizure leads to his taking a customer on a wild ride, he checks on Alice Sutton, a Justice Department worker, deftly played by a soft-looking but very animated Julia Roberts.
This time, we aren't offered any blood-soaked,testosterone-filled ego trips as in "Braveheart", nor any feminine thoughts filling Mel's straight, narrow, delicate-looking, paper clip-shaped ears as in "What Women Want". But we are given a potential love story between two people of very different backgrounds who somehow click because of their willingness to look out for each other.
Jerry Fletcher's love for Ms. Sutton is obvious. But after several unauthorized visits to her at work, he is captured and tortured by the sinister Dr. Jonas, who is determined to kill Jerry before he can reveal the truth about a crime Jonas comitted.
Jerry escapes the clutches of his nemesis, who is played by a vulture-like Patrick Stewart. Consoled by the sympathetic Alice, Jerry is hospitalized. But the chase continues.
About the only bit of sexuality in this film is Mel roaming about in his hospital gown, revealing that (a)he still has the glowing, beautiful complexion that artists love, and that (b)even when looking like a frightened little boy with dip smeared on his face, he still has those rippling biceps, which are revealed when his sleeve is raised as he struggles in the hospital's laundry chute.
Sloe-eyed and smoky-complexioned Cylk Cozart is an intelligence agent who is influenced by Jonas at first, but helps the right people once he finds out the truth. He plays his role with a lot of dignity and reserve.
Terry Alexander was amusing to watch as the newspaper vendor who listens to Jerry's theories. Other points of interest include the street smarts that Jerry constantly has to use to throw off his tormentors.
The ending in which a wounded Jerry is carried off in a helicopter reminded me of the end of "The World According to Garp", quite frankly. But even though the girl doesn't get to make the journey with him, one has to feel satisfied that all is not completely lost. Watch for the trio singing "You're Just Too Good to Be True". It's such a kick!

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Summary: One of my favorites.
Review: RRRRR!!!!! Why do people have to post a bunch of stupid reviews comparing this to Lethal Weapon? It's not Lethal Weapon, it's Conspiracy Theory. They're not at all related except that they're the same actor. This movie is great. Mel Gibson is a great actor and he proves it in this film. It's not an easy role. Jerry Fletcher is a paranoid cab driver who writes a conspiracy theory newsletter. Anyway, don't listen to the bad reviews. Go watch this. At least rent it or something and see for yourself.

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Summary: Conspiracy Theory
Review: Excellent movie. Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts are both fantastic. Mel Gibson plays his role as a little off balanced taxi driver. Sure there's a conspiracy that he needs to protect Julia Roberts from, the scene outside Julia's apartment as he's watching her run on the tread mill is excellent cause you know he's not just some stalker, he's there to watch over her and protect her from forces she doesn't even know exist. The ending just makes your heart flip flop. A good romantic action thriller that will be loved by not only Gibson and Roberts fans but by everyone

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Summary: Unpredictable and Intense
Review: A movie in which Julia Roberts reached new heights with her acting capabilities. Mel Gibson showed the world he could be a very intense man as Jerry. Jerry is sure every aspect of life is linked to some form of conspiracy. He spends his days watching for clues while he stalks Julia Roberts character. You're not sure if he's the villian or the hero until the end. The entire movie kept me baffled as to it's ending, it's kinda like the book you can't wait for the ending so you flip over to the end, only that would ruin this wonderful entire plot. Watch the whole thing.