Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

Abbigail Bush what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Leofwine_draca PRESUMED INNOCENT is a gripping courtroom drama that feels like a Perry Mason episode given big bucks treatment. It stars Harrison Ford in one of his sympathetic 'everyman hero' type roles as an attorney who is asked to investigate the brutal rape and murder of a female colleague with whom he had a rather complicated history. What follows is a thriller packed with twists and turns and great acting from the supporting cast, none of whom put a foot wrong. I really enjoy these court thrillers that get to the heart of the justice system as they're just as exciting as more routine action-based thrillers. PRESUMED INNOCENT boasts exemplary direction, fast pacing, and intelligent dialogue thanks to the literate script; it's obvious the writer has done their job properly. However, as a character-focused drama, this works best thanks a whole slew of fine acting performances.Ford is great when he's playing it worried and on the edge. He's subdued here, but his flawed hero is one you can really root for. Greta Scacchi is an electrifying presence although only used in flashback, and Bonnie Bedelia plays another strong wife role. Paul Winfield is excellent as the judge and I wish he'd been used better throughout his career. Brian Dennehy has a small but intense and important role. I also liked John Spencer's likable turn as Ford's buddy. Even the kid from JURASSIC PARK is in this one and giving a strong performance. Best of all is the delightful Raul Julia in the best role I've seen from him as the dedicated defence lawyer. PRESUMED INNOCENT is a film that keeps you guessing throughout and ends on a satisfying and surprising way.

AaronCapenBanner Alan J. Pakula directed this courtroom drama/mystery based on a Scott Turow novel that stars Harrison Ford as Deputy D.A. Rusty Sabich, who becomes a prime suspect in the murder of a coworker named Carolyn(played by Greta Scacchi) whom he was also having an affair with, despite being happily married to his wife(played by Bonnie Bedelia) He gets respected attorney 'Sandy' Stern(played by Raul Julia) to defend him, and their ensuing investigation leads them to some surprising secrets and motives, though the ultimate truth will hit Rusty close to home... Not bad film certainly has a fine cast and efficient direction, though it's always a pity to see a finely tuned script saddled with too much profanity and seediness. Still worth seeing though.

Maziun "Presumed innocent" is unfairly forgotten movie in both Harrison's Ford and Alan Pakula career's . It shows that Ford as an actor is more than Indiana Jones and Han Solo and it's last great movie of Alan Pakula.The movie is quite long (2 hours). I can agree that the first half is a little too slow and might be boring. It's necessary , because during that time we get to know the characters , explore their personalities and learn about the murder case. It's important to pay attention the whole time. The patience will be rewarded in the second half of movie with simple , yet subtle twists that will be better and better until the wonderful finale. Every puzzle will fit in the end . considering that dialogues are well written and the pacing gets better during the movie it shouldn't be hard. Many time you will be "Why I didn't thought about that?". Solid direction that never tries to unnecessary manipulate your emotions and well written screenplay will keep you interested in the story.Harrison Ford is great as the main hero –lonely , depressed , bitter . He's got a great support in Brian Dennehy ("Rambo : First blood") and Raul Julia ("Addams family"). Gretta Scacchi is sexy as Carolyn Polhemus and don't forget the solid Bonnie Bedelia as Ford's wife.This is more than fine courtroom drama . It will provide you entertainment, but also make you think about the difference between law and justice. I give it 7/10.

LeonLouisRicci Absolutely Average Courtroom Melodrama that is a Dull and Unengaging Movie at Worst and an Almost Yawning Yarn at Best. Harrison Ford is Miscast or not up to the Task as an Accused Attorney that may or may not have Murdered His Female Colleague. He Definitely is Guilty of Behaving Badly because He Slept with Her.Director Pakula has made some Fascinating and Great Movies. This is not one of Them. He seems on Autopilot here as does the Multi-Ethnic Cast. There seems to be a Smorgasbord of Nationalities that are there for some sort of Political Correctness. It Reeks of Pretension as does the Surprise Ending that may not be much of a Surprise.The Pacing is Slow and the High-Lights are Lowly Lit and Hardly Exciting. In the End it is an Overrated Mood Piece that is so Stagy and Solemn that what Life the Story Contained is Drained Scene by Scene until it just lies there Waiting for the Verdict and when the Murderer is Revealed it is Talked to Death and Explained Point by Point in Case You Missed the Point of all this Drudgery.