Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

 (2009)


  • User Rating 4 votes
  • Critics Rating 11 critics
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User Reviews

Entertaining and mildly witty
Nov 20, 2009
Jon Death - imdb.com
While the film tries to be smart, it doesn't go too far in it's attempt since this is slightly similar to other concepts while also being boldly unique. At times you say OK, how stupid etc. but they compensate for it... Full review
Beyond a reasonable script (or acting, or directing)
Nov 17, 2009
goatboy05 - imdb.com
As many users have indicated before, this is not a good film. I would even go further: this is a disaster of a wanna-be-thriller. Michael Douglas stars in a supporting role and only appears in the few courtroom scenes and two... Full review
Interesting but severely unconvincing movie
Nov 14, 2009
John Smith - imdb.com
'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' is a remake of 1956 film noir (and they really knew how to make them back then), casting looked good, plot seemed very interesting and there was plenty of reason for me to watch this movie. First... Full review
A fine movie, 10 out of 10
Nov 11, 2009
derirre357 - imdb.com
Wow. I am not gonna describe the plot, everybody can read about it on the main page... I thought this was a great movie. The cast is good, the dialogue is good. I didn't pay much attention to the cinematography or... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Sep 11, 2009
Zee News, India
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' a mediocre thriller....The far-fetched plot might have worked.... ... Full Review
| Sep 11, 2009
USA TODAY
Like its title, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is a generic, forgettable courtroom thriller.....One mid-film chase scene enlivens things, but the story is oddly dull, and a final twist stretches credulity.....because so much hinges on their connection, the premise of the film suffers as a result..... ... Full Review
| Sep 10, 2009
Hollywood Reporter, US
if the performances were more engaging....The far-fetched plot might have worked.... ... Full Review
| Sep 10, 2009
ny1.com
Metcalfe, formerly of "Desperate Housewives," is swarthy and handsome in a cloying, baby-gigolo way.....Michael Douglas, as always, makes smarm a chewy pleasure..... ... Full Review
| Sep 10, 2009
reuters.com
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" a mediocre thriller....if the performances were more engaging....The far-fetched plot might have worked....Metcalfe's protagonist is hard to root for, Tamblyn's love interest is bland.... ... Full Review

News

The only thing that distinguishes "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" from the cheesiest of TV cop-and-courtroom shows is the fact that you're expected to pay money to see it. ... Full Article

The production notes for this remake of Fritz Lang's 1956 thriller "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" -- about the pickle a reporter gets in when he frames himself for murder to expose an evidence-tampering DA -- describe writer-director Peter Hyams' movie... ... Full Article

Compounding the awkwardness is Jesse Metcalfe's performance as C. J., a rabid reporter who suspects the district attorney of fabricating evidence. Hoping to prove this - and perhaps win a Pulitzer - C. ... Full Article

A good rule to follow for wannabe gritty thrillers: Lead actors shouldn't remind you of late-night informercial pitchmen. That's the style Jesse Metcalfe , star of "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt," chooses to go with. ... Full Article

Michael Douglas is the only life in this dull party playing a politically motivated prosecutor who may be tampering with evidence to boost his conviction record. ... Full Article

Don't let the 9/11 release date and the slightly loaded title fool you. " Beyond a Reasonable Doubt " has absolutely nothing to do with the World Trade Center. ... Full Article

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