Physical Evidence
Physical Evidence

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Physical Evidence

1989
Movie
99 min
English

A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Director: Michael CrichtonGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A public defender is assigned to represent a gruff, enigmatic man accused of murdering a police officer. As the lawyer delves into the case, he uncovers a conspiracy involving corrupt officials and a powerful organization. He must race against time to uncover the truth and prove his client's innocence before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Physical Evidence was met with generally negative reviews from critics. While Michael Crichton's direction and the premise showed some promise, the execution was widely criticized for its convoluted plot, unconvincing performances, and a lack of suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and convoluted plot.

  • Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • Lacks the suspense and intrigue expected from a crime thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

This film marked the directorial debut of Michael Crichton in a feature film, although he had previously directed the television film 'Pursuit' in 1972.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"Physical Evidence" is much too routine for its own good and even though Joe Paris's liberty is at stake here there is just no real sense of urgency to ensure justice is done. The film isn't helped by the fact it unfolds at an unexciting an...