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The Innocent
A happily married housewife is devastated when her husband is accused of rape by her best friend - but who is telling the truth?
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Plot Summary
A detective, who is also a recovering alcoholic, investigates a series of brutal murders. As he delves deeper into the case, he becomes entangled with a mysterious woman and finds himself battling his own demons. The investigation leads him down a dark path, blurring the lines between right and wrong and testing his resolve to stay clean.
Critical Reception
The Innocent received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, weak performances, and generic thriller elements. Audiences also largely ignored the film, resulting in poor box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for its nonsensical plot and lack of originality.
De Niro's performance was seen as uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Lacked suspense and failed to deliver a satisfying thriller experience.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a disappointing and forgettable thriller, with many citing a predictable plot and unengaging characters as major drawbacks.
Fun Fact
Robert De Niro was reportedly unhappy with the final cut of the film and considered having his name removed from the credits.
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