Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

2009Movie105 minEnglish

Remake of a 1956 Fritz Lang film in which a novelist's investigation of a dirty district attorney leads to a setup within the courtroom.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users35%
Director: Peter HyamsGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A young journalist investigating a murder case finds himself implicated when evidence points to his own guilt. To clear his name, he must race against time to expose the real killer, uncovering a complex web of deception and corruption. The investigation leads him into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where the lines between truth and fiction become increasingly blurred.

Critical Reception

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and predictable twists. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly Michael Douglas, the film was generally seen as a generic thriller that failed to offer anything new to the genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the story unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from an overly complicated and unconvincing plot.
  • Predictable twists and a lack of suspense make for a dull viewing experience.
  • Despite a capable cast, the movie fails to generate genuine thrills or originality.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be unoriginal and predictable, with many expressing disappointment in the plot's execution and the lack of suspense. Some viewers appreciated the performances but felt they weren't enough to save the film.

Fun Fact

This film is a remake of the 1956 Alfred Hitchcock film 'The Wrong Man'.

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tmdb28039023

The only thing that’s beyond a reasonable doubt here is this movie’s stupidity. The film opens with District Attorney Mark Hunter (Michael Douglas) addressing the jury at a murder trial: “The defense would like to tell you that our entire c...
John Chard

John Chard

Why would a man frame himself... for murder? Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is directed by Peter Hyams and Hyams adapts the screenplay from Douglas Morrow's story/screenplay for the 1956 film of the same name. It stars Jesse Metcalfe, Amber ...