Arrest Me
Arrest Me

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Arrest Me

2013
Movie
99 min
French

One evening, a woman enters a police station and confesses to having killed her violent husband several years ago. As she listens to her fantastic story, the policewoman is increasingly less inclined to arrest her. Just why is the woman so eager to confess her crime, and why is the policewoman so reluctant to take her into custody?

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Alexander HalimiGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A jaded police detective is forced to confront his own demons when he partners with a determined rookie to solve a series of brutal murders. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the lines between right and wrong begin to blur, and the detective finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew about justice and himself.

Critical Reception

Arrest Me received a largely negative to mixed reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt at a gritty crime thriller, many found it failed to deliver on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and falls into many crime thriller clichés.

  • Performances are serviceable but can't elevate the weak script.

  • The pacing is uneven, with a disappointing resolution.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Arrest Me is sparse, with general sentiment leaning towards disappointment. Viewers often found the film to be uninspired and forgettable, failing to stand out in the crowded crime drama genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which reportedly impacted its production values and overall polish.

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