Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Directed by: Peter Hyams                                                                

Starring: Michael Douglas, Amber Tamblyn, Jesse Metcalfe

Rating: PG-13

Plot

High profile lawyer, Martin Hunter has an impeccable record putting criminals behind bars and is a shoo-in for governor in the upcoming election. But when ambitious rookie journalist, C.J. Nicholas begins investigating Hunter for tampering with evidence to secure his convictions, the district attorney's perfect record is up for scrutiny. Commencing a risky game of cat and mouse with Hunter, C.J. frames himself as a murder suspect to catch the corrupt D.A. in the act. Romantically involved with C.J. but unaware of his assignment, assistant D.A. Ella Crystal becomes caught between her boss's political ambitions and C.J.'s dangerous expose. As mounting evidence stacks up against both men, Ella's own life becomes threatened when she discovers incriminating proof that puts the fate of both C.J's innocence and Hunter's reputation in her hands.

Review

Why am I just now seeing this movie? I cannot tell you but as of now, I am glad that I watched it. I appreciated Ella and C.J.’s relationship in the movie because it was essential to the ending. Michael Douglas is the ideal bad guy and he wears this title very well. Michael Douglas does a superb job at pulling you into his tangled web of deceit. Ella stands by her man as a woman in love should, but she does have a problem with protecting herself. It was good to see Orlando Jones play a serious role such as a detective. The main character played by Jesse Metcalfe represented subtle acting skills that seem to be enough to keep my interest in this griping who did it movie. The plot was sound and the twist was unsuspected.

10 out of 10