The Gingerbread Man

A lawyer is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse when he becomes involved with a femme fatale in this adaptation of a Grisham novel. Altman creates a suspenseful, Gothic atmosphere but the script is weak. Sporting a Southern... Full review

A Savannah, GA attorney, Rick Magruder (Kenneth Branagh), has a partly accidental one night stand fling with a rain-drenched caterer, Mallory Doss (Embeth Davidtz). Immediately, he becomes infatuated with her & simultaneously aware that her violently psychotic father, Dixon (Robert Duvall),... Full review

Yes, you heard me right. This is a perfect Film Noir thriller. I have seen people complaining that this film is too slow to be a thriller. Well, I like my thrillers character based and the tension build up slowly and... Full review

I was surprised that I enjoyed this movie. I do not even remember any promtion on this flick during 1998. I rented it due to the fact it was a based on a John Grisham book. It was very entertaining. I... Full review

I really can't understand why this movie was a sleeper, it was surprisingly good. I started watching the movie expecting it to be a dull movie, seeing how it didn't do well. The cast, the story, and the direction met all... Full review

I don't understand the low 5.7 rating on this film. It's a delight for people who like a strong suspense plot and dark atmospherics. The tone is reminiscent of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, down to the locale... Full review

Robert Altman is my favorite American director. I must admit that I have enjoyed the films that are usually scorned: "Quintet", if only for giving me the pleasure of seeing a grown-up and beautiful Brigitte Fossey, who was unforgettable as the... Full review

With this movie, it's all about style, atmosphere, and acting. True, I didn't believe all of the plot developments, but it didn't matter- the terrific acting, the unexpected plot twists, and the wonderful atmosphere sucked me right in, and carried me... Full review

If you have read any of John Grishams books, and liked them, than this film will go down well. Definitely as good as any of his books, and added twists work well on screen. Very good.... Full review

Together with the outstanding performances, the storm-saturated Savannah settings and the richly observed characters, The Gingerbread Man is thoroughly entertaining, handsomely made, and absolutely absorbing. The Gingerbread Man is a genre film where the ambiance and quirks elevate it beyond the average thriller, but Grisham's plot becomes rather far-fetched and exaggerated as the eye of the storm hits. ... Full Review

The iconoclast in Altman and the schemer in Grisham make a marvellous movie combination wish there was more of it, actually. Together with the outstanding performances, the storm-saturated Savannah settings and the richly observed characters, The Gingerbread Man is thoroughly entertaining, handsomely made, and absolutely absorbing. ... Full Review

Even with them, it can't be more than a top-notch genre film, but top-notch is top-notch. This is the case here, not just in terms of plot but also in the beautifully composed shots and locations. Altman's Sure Touch Is `Gingerbread's' Best Thrill ... Full Review

There is something about the South that seems to breed eccentric characters in the minds of writers and directors;....It adds a subtle pressure beneath the surface, lending tension to ordinary scenes with its promise of violence to come.....no unnecessary characters are ever inserted into a movie--certainly not name players like Berenger..... ... Full Review

BY now, director Robert Altman's career would make for a terrific Robert Altman movie.....the climax here is pretty limp.....A great cast of characters;....To further complicate an already Byzantine plot, along comes this latest twist, entitled The Gingerbread Man , in which Robert Altman the up-and....At some point, film historians will rightly paint Robert Altman as an American titan..... ... Full Review

Polygram originally was to make its stateside distributing debut with this latest from Robert Altman, and in a way the Dutch concern is lucky it had a release-delaying contretemps with the director over the final cut. ... Full Article

Sat., Aug. 9, 1997 2:35 PM PDT by Joal Ryan Oscar-nominated director Robert Altman, bounced from the editing room of his latest movie, the John Grisham thriller The Gingerbread Man , may strike back at the Hollywood suits who done... ... Full Article