High Crimes
A female attorney learns that her husband is really a marine officer who has been AWOL for fifteen years and accused of murdering fifteen civilians in El Salvador. Believing her husband when he tells her that he's being framed as part of a U.S. Military cover-up, the attorney defends him in a military court.
Critics Sentiment
Charlie discovers Tom's ambidextrous habit proves his guilt
Tom attacks Claire when he overhears Charlie's phone call
The film's biggest drop occurs when Charlie's brilliant deduction about Tom's guilt leads directly into a poorly received violent confrontation that critics found dramatically unsatisfying.
High Crimes starts strong with an intriguing premise and Morgan Freeman's compelling performance driving the courtroom drama forward. The film maintains decent momentum through its investigation and conspiracy elements, peaking when Charlie pieces together the truth about Tom's guilt. However, critics found the final act rushed and unsatisfying, with the violent confrontation and abrupt ending undermining what had been a solid thriller.
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Ashley Judd
Claire Kubik
Morgan Freeman
Charlie Grimes
Jim Caviezel
Tom Kubik
Amanda Peet
Jackie
Adam Scott
Lieutenant Terrence Embry
Bruce Davison
Brig. Gen. Bill Marks
Tom Bower
FBI Agent Mullins
Juan Carlos Hernández
Major Hernandez
Michael Gaston
Major Waldron
Jude Ciccolella
Colonel Farrell
Emilio Rivera
Salvadoran Man
Michael Shannon
Troy Abbott
Dawn Hudson
Lt. Col. LaPierre
John Billingsley
Lie Detector Coach
Dendrie Taylor
Lola
Paula Jai Parker
Gracie
John Apicella
Alex Franklin
Florence Regina
Nurse
Julie Remala
Lisa Stenstrom
Kyle T. Heffner
San Francisco Judge
Crew
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