After a family tragedy, Ben turns to work as an outlet and finally makes partner at a respected law firm. Taking on a high-profile case against a pharmaceutical company executive, Ben realizes he may now be in a league he doesn't understand.
Josh Duhamel (Ben), Anthony Hopkins (Denning), Al Pacino (Abrams), Alice Eve (Charlotte), Malin Akerman (Emily), Byung-hun Lee (Accountant), Julia Stiles (Jane), Glen Powell (Doug), Marcus Brown (Joe).
Misconduct begins with some background and setup around Ben and Charlotte's life and work. From there, the main plot begins to unfold and about the time we get comfortable and think we have things figured out, the plot twists hit full force. As the mystery and suspense builds, audience interest grows as well and the remainder of the film is an enjoyable journey of surprises. The film finishes with a nice twist or two that ties up loose ends fairly well.
Acting was good with Duhamel delivering nicely in his lead role. Eve supported well, and also delivered very nicely. Hopkins and Pacino both delivered as usual and showed their acting chops have not faded in the least. Akerman, Lee, Stiles and the remainder of the supporting cast were enjoyable and contributed well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are all well done. Sets in particular had a nice richness and depth. Action scenes were mild but good. Dialogue was enjoyable and helped move the plot along. Sound and soundtrack were good.
In the end, Misconduct turns out to be a nice crime thriller with a good blend of drama and suspense that moves along at a good pace and holds audience interest well. Fans of crime drama, or crime thrillers, with depth should enjoy this one.
With some sexuality, potentially disturbing violence, mild nudity, and foul language, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2016
Reviewed: 8.24.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Crime Drama, Crime Thriller, Drama, Thrillers, Suspense
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
Josh Duhamel (Ben), Anthony Hopkins (Denning), Al Pacino (Abrams), Alice Eve (Charlotte), Malin Akerman (Emily), Byung-hun Lee (Accountant), Julia Stiles (Jane), Glen Powell (Doug), Marcus Brown (Joe).
Misconduct begins with some background and setup around Ben and Charlotte's life and work. From there, the main plot begins to unfold and about the time we get comfortable and think we have things figured out, the plot twists hit full force. As the mystery and suspense builds, audience interest grows as well and the remainder of the film is an enjoyable journey of surprises. The film finishes with a nice twist or two that ties up loose ends fairly well.
Acting was good with Duhamel delivering nicely in his lead role. Eve supported well, and also delivered very nicely. Hopkins and Pacino both delivered as usual and showed their acting chops have not faded in the least. Akerman, Lee, Stiles and the remainder of the supporting cast were enjoyable and contributed well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are all well done. Sets in particular had a nice richness and depth. Action scenes were mild but good. Dialogue was enjoyable and helped move the plot along. Sound and soundtrack were good.
In the end, Misconduct turns out to be a nice crime thriller with a good blend of drama and suspense that moves along at a good pace and holds audience interest well. Fans of crime drama, or crime thrillers, with depth should enjoy this one.
With some sexuality, potentially disturbing violence, mild nudity, and foul language, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2016
Reviewed: 8.24.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Crime Drama, Crime Thriller, Drama, Thrillers, Suspense
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
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