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True Crime (1999)
Rate:
5
Viewed:
7/09
7/09:
Not only is True Crime a weak film, but it's also a rip-off of Call Northside 777.
However, what helps the Clint Eastwood picture the most is his distinctive style. Unfortunately, some of the acting is corny
which was probably the result of getting one take in order to finish the film in time and on budget.
James Woods has overdone it this time. Michael McKean is a caricature for a priest. If that's the case,
then why is he allowed around death row inmates? It makes no sense.
I like the story and the buildup of race-against-the-clock tension, but it's been predictable right to the
end. But did the jailers have to go great lengths to recover the green crayon stick? Why not buy one at some
nickel-and-dime store?
The speed-zoo scene is ridiculous. Worse is the sight of Clint Eastwood trying to bed a girl who can pass for his
granddaughter. Come on, no female gunning for a Ph.D. will be that stupid to kill herself like how it happened; there
should be some subtlety.
Why does the reporter drag the black lady to the governor's mansion when he should've brought the media to her house and let
the golden necklace be casually discovered? It'll make things easier considering the possible treacherous move to
salvage Warren's memory.
All in all, True Crime is an okay movie in parts, but Call Northside 777 is
so much better.