The Coverup
The Coverup

The Coverup

2008Movie88 minEnglish

Personal injury attorney Stuart Pepper faces the challenge of his young career when he takes on a controversial case of wrongful death in small town Iowa. Kevin Thacker's body was found in the alley outside the Marshalltown Police Department after the young man was arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious and everyone involved, from the investigating detective to the FBI, appear to be aiding in covering up what actually happened that fateful night. With a promise made to the Thacker family to expose the truth, Stu dives head first into an uphill battle against lies and corruption. What transpires will change this lawyer's life forever.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users62%
Director: Jonathan MostowGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A respected journalist uncovers a conspiracy within the government, hinting at a cover-up of a past event. As he delves deeper, he finds himself targeted by shadowy figures determined to keep the truth hidden. He must race against time to expose the scandal before he is silenced permanently.

Critical Reception

The Coverup received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and predictable. While some performances were praised, the overall execution failed to impress a majority of reviewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its convoluted and predictable plot.
  • Performances from the lead actors were a highlight for some.
  • The film struggles to deliver a satisfying or original thriller narrative.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements and star power, while others found the storyline to be uninspired and the pacing uneven.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Long Kiss Goodnight 2' before being redeveloped and retitled.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review