Lawless: Dead Evidence
Lawless: Dead Evidence

Lawless: Dead Evidence

2001Movie94 minEnglish

A killer thought behind bars is killing again. It's up to John Lawless (Kevin Smith) and Jodie Keane (Angelina Dotchin) to stop the murders.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: James P. LissGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced detective is pulled back into the life of a missing persons investigator when a new case mirrors a past tragedy. He must confront his own demons while racing against time to find a kidnapped girl before it's too late. The investigation uncovers a dark conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of power.

Critical Reception

Lawless: Dead Evidence received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. While some appreciated its attempts at a dark, gritty atmosphere, many felt it failed to live up to its genre predecessors.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable and often uninspired plot.
  • While the premise holds some promise, the execution is lacking.
  • Performances are generally considered to be a weak point, detracting from the overall impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a middling experience with some viewers finding it a passable crime thriller and others criticizing its underdeveloped characters and story.

Fun Fact

This film is a standalone sequel to the 1999 TV movie 'Lawless'.

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