Okay, I admit it, I enjoy staring at movies that featuee Ashley Judd. With that admission out of the way, her new film, "High Crimes" was an okay effort, but imminently forgettable once you exit the movie theater. It's got some strange turns and but is ultimately predictable because the core story has been told many times.
The performances are good, I did enjoy Morgan Freeman in this film, the man always brings a certain amount of gravitas/charm to the role he plays, even if they aren't too fleshed out. Judd also has some good scenes that show the strong resolve of a resourceful woman. Jim Cavaziel is okay playing the husband whose past lands him in a military court martial for 1st degree murder of 9 people, plus he does a little too much crying in my estimation. Amanada Peet almost steals the show had she been in more scenes as the smart alec sister of Judd's character. Adam Scott does okay, and provided a few laughs himself.
So, if you're a fan of Ashley Judd, you'll enjoy it, but I would not make a huge effort to go see it.
I give it 2.5 stars, or a grade of C+.
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The performances are good, I did enjoy Morgan Freeman in this film, the man always brings a certain amount of gravitas/charm to the role he plays, even if they aren't too fleshed out. Judd also has some good scenes that show the strong resolve of a resourceful woman. Jim Cavaziel is okay playing the husband whose past lands him in a military court martial for 1st degree murder of 9 people, plus he does a little too much crying in my estimation. Amanada Peet almost steals the show had she been in more scenes as the smart alec sister of Judd's character. Adam Scott does okay, and provided a few laughs himself.
So, if you're a fan of Ashley Judd, you'll enjoy it, but I would not make a huge effort to go see it.
I give it 2.5 stars, or a grade of C+.
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