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Above Suspicion
Valérie, a youthful 40, is an active, exemplary woman. A psychiatrist by trade, she is also a perfect mother, wife, and parishioner. And yet, Valérie is also a murderer.
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Plot Summary
A detective transfers to a new town with his wife and child, only to become entangled in a dangerous relationship with a local woman. As the affair escalates, it threatens to destroy his career, his family, and his life.
Critical Reception
Above Suspicion received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some appreciated its attempt at a dark thriller, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or original story. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative plot that treads familiar ground.
Character development is superficial, making it difficult to connect with the protagonists.
Despite a few tense moments, the thriller elements lack genuine suspense.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Manchester, UK, utilizing local landscapes to create its gritty atmosphere.
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