True Crime
True Crime

True Crime

1999Movie127 minEnglish

Boozer, skirt chaser, careless father. You could create your own list of reporter Steve Everett's faults but there's no time. A San Quentin Death Row prisoner is slated to die at midnight – a man Everett has suddenly realized is innocent.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users71%
Director: Clint EastwoodGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned newspaper editor, haunted by a past mistake, is assigned to write a story about a death row inmate set to be executed in 24 hours. As he delves deeper, he uncovers evidence suggesting the condemned man might be innocent, forcing him to race against time to expose the truth and prevent a wrongful execution.

Critical Reception

True Crime received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised Eastwood's focused direction and the film's suspenseful atmosphere, others found the plot predictable and criticized its handling of racial themes. Audiences generally found it to be a competently made thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Clint Eastwood delivers a taut and atmospheric thriller with a compelling central performance.
  • The film effectively builds suspense as the protagonist races against time.
  • Some critics found the narrative predictable and the portrayal of racial issues to be somewhat superficial.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspense and Eastwood's performance, finding it to be a well-crafted thriller that kept them engaged. However, a portion of viewers felt the plot lacked originality and that the film could have explored its thematic elements more deeply.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Andrew Klavan.

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r96sk

r96sk

Surprisingly straightforward, though <em>'True Crime'</em> is still very good. The lead performance of Clint Eastwood is enjoyable and he is supported ably by Isaiah Washington. There are a number of recognisable faces behind those two, ...