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Evan Birch (Guy Pearce) is a family man and esteemed professor at a distinguished college, where his charm and reputation have made his philosophy class very popular. When a female student named Joyce goes missing, Evan's previous off-campus dalliances make his wife (Minnie Driver) question his alibi. Gruff police Detective Malloy (Pierce Brosnan) has even more reason to be suspicious when crucial evidence makes Evan the prime suspect in Joyce's disappearance. Suddenly, the questions Evan faces aren't merely academic--they're a matter of life or death.
Rating
R (for some language including sexual references)
Director
Simon Kaijser
Studio
Lionsgate Premiere
Writer
Matthew Aldrich
  • We loved this story of suspense and intrigue and the question of whether or not the main character was guilty kept us on the edge of our seats. The plot keeps you guessing all the way to the end, leaving lots of food for thought afterwards! The acting is first-rate and the cinematography appropriately moody. Big thumbs up!
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  • I read the book, which was great, and the movie was on par with the book. Perfectly cast film with strong performances. It keeps you guessing but really interesting to see how the accusations affected the family dynamic. I will watch it again and recommend to all!
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  • The film is a unique take on the book. It's interesting to see how this story, which is built on suspense rather than being a 'thriller' is translated into film. The performances are solid and convincing with a great atmosphere. Recommended!
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  • Loved the movie. The acting was particularly good.
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  • Excellent acting performances. I really liked the old lady "guarding the door" in the hall by the professor's office. For some reason, she cracked me up. "Everyone in this place is crazy." The daughter and son gave great performances, too. Loved Z's expressions even when she wasn't talking. Thought they spoke volumes. She looks like a Minnie Driver "mini-me."
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  • Top notch acting...the unspoken tension in the human interaction is palpable. Been out for a couple weeks, and I have watched it twice.
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  • Exploration of "what is real"in philosophical and investigative inquiries around a relevant college setting. Gppd acting and interesting play with the cpmce[t/ Very timely content
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  • This adaptation of George Harrar's fine novel, may not be the best film of the year despite the excellent work from its sterling cast. But because it's such a smart suspenseful exploration about thoughts and deeds it had a surprising effect on me. Enjoyed it enough in the theater but the next morning I was suddenly wide-awake mulling it over, again and again. Great resonant effect -a real emotional / intellectual echo. Get to see this film while you can and see what happens to you the next day!
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  • This was an excellent film. Suspenseful. Terrific performances. Well written and good story. The Rotten Tomatoes score is really misleading. It really held my interest from beginning to end.
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  • It moves along at a steady clip, and Brosnan, Pearce, and Driver are actively engaged with the heady approach to telling an otherwise recognizable murder mystery.
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  • This little thriller, part lurid potboiler and part philosophical quandary, plays like a sturdy "B" movie; it won't change the world, but it might keep late-night viewers from changing channels.
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  • Of the many interchangeable, name-lead thrillers and action pictures concurrently premiering these days in theatres and on VOD, this one's definitely a cut above.
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  • Can a movie devoid of thrills be called a thriller?
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  • "Spinning Man" isn't a pulse-pounder, but it remains an intriguing study of denial, offering atypical attention to the concept of guilt.
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