Sketch Artist
A sketch artist for the police helps a witness recall who she saw leaving the scene of a murder, and discovers that the person is his wife. Not willing to believe she was responsible, he resketches the pictures so they don't look like her, and he begins his own investigation of the murder.
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Plot Summary
A talented but struggling artist is hired by a enigmatic woman to draw portraits of people from memory. He soon discovers that his subjects are all victims of violent crimes, and the woman is using his art to identify the perpetrators. As he becomes more involved, he realizes he may be an unwitting accomplice in a dangerous game.
Critical Reception
Sketch Artist was a direct-to-video release and received a mixed reception. While some critics praised its suspenseful plot and Jeff Daniels' performance, others found it predictable and lacking originality. It gained a moderate following as a thriller but was not widely reviewed by major publications.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful premise and Jeff Daniels' performance.
- Criticized for being somewhat predictable and derivative of other thrillers.
- Considered a decent, albeit unexceptional, made-for-video thriller.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this direct-to-video film.
Fun Fact
David Koepp, who directed Sketch Artist, is also a highly successful screenwriter known for films like Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, and Spider-Man.
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