Shadow of Doubt (1998)
An attorney uncovers a political conspiracy in the brutal killing of a wealthy young woman.
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then you are a fool. The only thing more burdensome than the pace of the movie was the the performances by Melanie Griffith and Tom Berenger. It was if they were acting through mud. But that is the cost, I suppose, when you must emote instead of acting, to make up for a weak story.
I'm resentful of the makers of this film for wasting my time. The plot is a rehash of many old plots, including the fact that parts make little sense. I'm no lawyer, but some of the courtroom stuff is clearly not allowable in any court. Why the killer of the second girl would confess to an attorney is beyond me, as is why the DA of LA would murder someone so that he could become Attorney General of the US -- maybe. And of course he'd leave a clue to his identity behind!!!
Very suspenseful. Excellent cast. Good chemistry between Tom Berenger and Melanie Griffith, but I wish there had been more interaction between them. I would love to see them together again, in a little lighter story.
Tom Berenger really loves to surprise his audience, and in Shadow of Doubt, he once again has led us to believe he's the "still in love" DA with his former wife and attorney, Melanie Griffith. He comes across as a solid citizen and promoter of justice. Nevertheless, he underestimates Melanie's abilities as an attorney, and takes for granted that her feelings for him would protect him. It was wonderful to see Huey Lewis in this movie, and we can only hope to see more of him in the future.