IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users70%
Director: Andrew Davis•Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
A wealthy and powerful investment banker, Steven Taylor, suspects his wife, Emily, is having an affair with an artist named David Shaw. When he discovers she has been embezzling money from his accounts to fund her lover's work, Steven devises a meticulous plan to murder Emily and make it look like a robbery gone wrong, framing Shaw in the process. However, his plan quickly unravels as Shaw proves to be more resourceful than anticipated.
A Perfect Murder received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Michael Douglas. However, some critics found the plot predictable and derivative of earlier thrillers, while others felt it didn't quite live up to its potential for psychological depth.
Praised for its suspenseful plotting and the charismatic performances of its lead actors.
Noted for its stylish direction and taut thriller elements.
Criticized by some for its predictable twists and reliance on genre conventions.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be an entertaining and suspenseful thriller, appreciating the cat-and-mouse dynamic between the characters and the satisfying twists. Some viewers felt it was a well-executed, albeit familiar, suspense story.
The film's plot is loosely based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film 'Dial M for Murder', though it significantly alters the narrative and characters.
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