Conspiracy Theory

August. 08,1997      R
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.

Mel Gibson as  Jerry Fletcher
Julia Roberts as  Alice Sutton
Patrick Stewart as  Dr. Jonas
Cylk Cozart as  Agent Lowry
Steve Kahan as  Mr. Wilson
Terry Alexander as  Flip
Alex McArthur as  Cynic
Rod McLachlan as  Justice Guard
Michael Potts as  Justice Guard
G. A. Aguilar as  Piper

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Reviews

Diagonaldi
1997/08/08

Very well executed

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Solemplex
1997/08/09

To me, this movie is perfection.

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Rosie Searle
1997/08/10

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

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Logan
1997/08/11

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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ray akapotasana
1997/08/12

Basically I like the film. Unfortunately I find the performance of Mel Gibson mediocre at best. Really to bad. Gibson simply doesn't convince me. The main character would have deserved a more lived through performance. With Gibson I have the feeling he simply can't do better. Would have liked to see Brad Pitt as the main character. Would have been fun. Could perhaps have been an exceptionally good film than. Basically the characters of Gibson and Roberts somehow reminds me of Bruce Willis and Kathryn Railly as the so-called psychiatric patient and his psych in Twelve Monkeys which was released one year before in 1995. Only the execution of that film was considerably better.

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Frank White
1997/08/13

1. The story is unique, exciting, and well-constructed. You don't know whether Jerry Fletcher (Gibson) is really a kook, psycho, or all of the above until the very end. It is an inspired moment when we finally find out. True 'surprise endings' are rarely well-done in Hollywood, (not since THE STING), and this one rocks. 2. Mel Gibson's acting amazes me again. I was never a Gibson fan until TEQUILA SUNRISE, when Mel dropped his Aussie accent and impressed many. 3. The unlikely romance between Jerry and Alice is breathtaking. That a total loser like Jerry can overcome himself and win the heart of this woman inspires us all. You will cry at the end. 4. Finally, the production and SFX will impress even the most jaded moviegoer. It is peculiar how fast we became bored with gigantic SFX and CGI technology, but these action sequences are really well done with a flair that relies on ingenuity rather than just throwing money at the audience. Give it a shot, it is a great action thriller!

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lhrlinha
1997/08/14

We always try to look for explanations in the coincidences in our daily lives, trying to find meaning in our little world. But what if one of our crazy theories was right?Jerry Fletcher is a taxi driver who spends his days telling his insane conspiracy theories to his passengers. He sees patterns everywhere and one day finds himself being chased by some shady guys in suits. Apparently he got something right. Mel Gibson does a fine job showing the vulnerabilities of Jerry, and it's pretty fun seeing how he lives his life of paranoia and how much that costs him. No friends, the fear, etc.But the movie also follows Alice, Jerry's platonic love interest, and her determination to find out the truth about her father's murder. Julia Roberts does a great job playing someone who is suddenly thrown in the middle of a crazy man's theory.There are no huge action scenes with big explosions, Richard Donner is contained and try to focus on the tension, which is good. We have the mandatory chasing scenes in which the guy avoids the unrelenting pursuits of the powerful organizations by incredible plans. And we do have some thrills in the form of imminent danger, but the payoff is not worth it in some cases.The story plays with a few twists during the movie, which can be fine for suspense, but it distances the viewer from the characters at times. Who are we following? Who is the protagonist? Jerry or Alice? From time to time, it feels good to see a 90's movie, with its "regular people have to go against bad super powerful organizations" like 'Enemy of the State', 'Mercury Rising' or 'The Net'. Thinking about it now, there are a lot of movies with this plot. Despite the name that could define the genre, "Conspiracy Theory" is not the best one there is about the theme, but it does a fine job. It's a little too long, but hey, if you are in the mood for an older (yes 90's movies are old now... I am sad too) interesting movie, filled with phones that look like bricks, you can settle for this one. That is, if you have already seen 'Enemy of the State' first.

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Mad Watcher
1997/08/15

This movie was incredibly smart, well written, funny and romantic. One of Mel Gibson's best act. Julia Roberts was the best choice for Alice Sutton (I cant imagine somebody else). She was really beautiful in this movie. You cant take your eyes from the movie especially when the ending comes. Well written small details you need the catch. Movie was interestingly underrated, is it a conspiracy? Sometimes I think about that. I do not want to give any spoiler, but this is a must watch movie, you will never regret.

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