Slightly flawed logic, slightly scribbled plot

Rachael 2022-03-22 09:02:46

The family went to see the morning show, 10RMB/PP, in terms of cost performance, I think this movie is not bad. :)

Let's talk about the good parts first:
1. The plot is relatively compact and closely linked.
2. Handsome guys and beauties are very eye-catching, especially handsome guys. Even if he is a criminal, I don't hate him.
3. Douglas is as good as ever.
4. The most rare thing is that this is a rare foreign film that my mother understands and doesn't doze off.

Let's talk about the bad parts:
1. There is a slight flaw in the plot design, and the logic is not rigorous enough. The fact that the reporter's handsome guy fooled his colleague into participating in the big revealing operation itself is ridiculous, trying to prove the prosecutor's fraud by shooting records, but the problem is, even if you buy a thousand pairs of the same pants and a thousand pairs of the same shoes afterwards, you can't prove it. You didn't have these things beforehand. How can you prove that the pants that the prosecutor checked for DNA were not yours? Later in the plot, it was stated that the number of the pants could prove the time of purchase, so what was the use of filming in the first place? Of course, the handsome reporter just wanted to use this so-called revealing action to escape the guilt, but his colleague, who is also a high-quality reporter, didn't have the slightest sense, and was the only one in the film for nothing.

2. Although the plot is compact, it is slightly sloppy, especially the arrest of the prosecutor is too direct. He can successfully cheat 17 consecutive cases. He can make his assistants kill reporters without concealment. He is also a candidate for the House of Representatives. Doesn't he have a strong network to support him? So easy to get caught, do you think our old Douglas is a vegetarian? The revealing of the final secret is equally sloppy, and there is no process of stubbornly fighting wits and courage at all. I feel that the director has been extremely impatient waiting to finish work, hehe. I don't know if the problem is caused by the video clip?

In general, it is recommended to watch it. Compared with the so-called action scenes, I still prefer movies with complex plots that can move my brain.

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  • Leann 2022-03-26 09:01:12

    It's on TV, it's pretty good

  • Jadon 2022-03-19 09:01:08

    I like movies like this, but I feel that as soon as the suspense movie ends, I will score a star. This is a problem and needs to be corrected. This one is also quite nonsense. Viewed in 2009

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt quotes

  • C.J. Nicholas: How far would you go for the story of your lifetime?

    Corey Finley: I mean, you know me, farther than far.

    C.J. Nicholas: Would you risk everything?

    Corey Finley: Depends on what you mean by everything.

    C.J. Nicholas: Aw, everything means everything, including going to prison.

    Corey Finley: You're kidding.

    C.J. Nicholas: Never been more serious in my entire life.

    [He sips his beer]

    Corey Finley: Jesus. I mean, I don't know.

    C.J. Nicholas: I'm talking about the biggest story we've ever dreamed of. I'm talking about the Pulitzer Prize!

    Corey Finley: You're also talking about prison.

    C.J. Nicholas: Just hear me out. Okay, when I'm done, you say no, we don't do it. Your choice. Of course, it will mean you will spend the rest of your numbered days producing tookie tidbits from a minor league field. And it'll also mean you have no scrotal sack.

    Corey Finley: We gonna cut to commercial before we do Final Jeopardy?

    C.J. Nicholas: Right, cut to the chase. We both know that Hunter is bringing in fake DNA to get those convictions.

    Corey Finley: Right.

    C.J. Nicholas: We don't know exactly how, but we know that he's doing it.

    Corey Finley: Mm-hmm.

    C.J. Nicholas: You with me?

    Corey Finley: So far, yeah.

    C.J. Nicholas: Well, there's one way we can prove it.

    Corey Finley: And is this the risky part?

    C.J. Nicholas: Not yet. First we have to wait for the right murder.

    [beat]

    Corey Finley: What do you- The right murder?

    C.J. Nicholas: The murder of some anonymous person, okay? Some junkie or hooker where the cops have no suspect and they really don't give a shit. And there's gotta be some vague physical evidence, like, uh, like a tire track or a footprint. Not a lot. And it's gotta happen when I have no alibi.

    Corey Finley: Right, who needs an ali- Why can't you have one?

    C.J. Nicholas: I can't have an alibi because that's when we plant the circumstantial evidence.

    Corey Finley: We what?

    C.J. Nicholas: We plant enough circumstantial evidence that points it to me.

    Corey Finley: You're shitting me.

    C.J. Nicholas: I shit you not. We not only plant it, you document us planting it. You tape me doing it, each time with the day's newspaper in the shot. That way we can prove that the evidence came after the fact.

    Corey Finley: [worried] Aren't there laws against this kind of thing?

    C.J. Nicholas: More than one. Anyway, enough circumstantial evidence, and District Attorney Mark S. Hunter won't be able to resist. He'll arrest me, he'll indict me and he'll put me on trial. And not only will he have a high profile case, he will have a truly sexy, juicy, front page lead story that'll tie up the nomination for governor. And he'll have a white defendant. That, he won't be able to resist.

  • Manager: [walking around his store with Ella] The till is linked directly to my inventory. When I scan the barcode, it logs the product and it's manufacturer's number.

    Ella Crystal: Right, so you can match any receipt with an item that's been purchased?

    Manager: Yep, as long as it has the manufacturer's label. But I already told you guys this.

    Ella Crystal: [surprised] You spoke to someone from my office?

    Manager: Yeah.

    Ella Crystal: Do you remember who?

    Manager: Yes, he said he was the DA.