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Physical Evidence (1989)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 5/20

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5/20: Better suited for writing, Michael Crichton made bland movies because he was a mediocre director.

That's the case with Physical Evidence which was originally conceived as a sequel to Jagged Edge (why there would be one, I have no idea). It isn't Burt Reynolds' but the beautiful-looking Theresa Russell's picture.

Bored and ready to cash his big paycheck, Burt Reynolds shows up, says hi, and roughs up a few guys every fifteen minutes or so. At least, it's nice to see him and Ned Beatty in the same scene after appearing together in Deliverance. They did seven films in total.

Instead of a gripping policier, I'm forced to follow the lawyer and her relationship problems as if it's the feminine version of The Verdict. That's the biggest mistake of Physical Evidence. It becomes a "who cares?" moment when the identity of the mastermind is revealed. By the way, looking at Kenneth Welsh's face, he would've been perfect for a John Gotti biopic. In fact, he appeared in Getting Gotti but not as the godfather.

All in all, Michael Crichton never directed again after Physical Evidence which is good news for future fans of Jurassic Park.