Two people come together in a dangerous liaison turned deadly affair. This is the provocative premise for Under Suspicion, a brilliantly crafted thriller starring Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson (Best Actor in a Leading Role, Schindler's List, 1993) and Laura San Giacomo (TV's Just Shoot Me). Tony Aaron (Neeson) is a private eye who makes his living setting up phony adultery cases with the help of his wife. But a routine set up fatally backfires when Tony's wife and his client – a wealthy artist– are murdered. At first, all clues point to the artist's mysterious mistress, Angeline (San Giacomo), but Tony is also named as a prime suspect. Both maintain their innocence, and guilt seems even harder to assign when the two plunge into a steamy, forbidden affair. One is guilty, the other is innocent - but the real killer might ultimately get away with murder.
S**E
Great little sleeper
I finally got around to watching this movie last night, and I have to say it was really a lot of fun. It is set in England, and is actually filmed there as well (instead of, say, Toronto). It covers two time periods, one older and one current, and sets up a very compelling murder mystery. You won't see the end coming, and yet you'll totally believe it when you see it. That's a combination that is very difficult to pull off.It looks like a typical low-budget, late-night movie, but it really comes through. Give it a try if you like mystery thrillers. My guess is you'll be as pleasantly surprised by it as I was.
S**R
pretty good thriller!
I was in the mood for a suspense film and ran across "Under Suspicion," which I hadn't heard of before. It does not have too much violence (though there is some). Liam Neeson's acting is great; the other actors are rather wooden. The story meanders, but all elements are important. Though -- I have to say -- some elements (like a key piece of evidence) don't really add up. Still, the end part is thrilling and clever. Altogether, it's a solid early 90s suspense film--very watchable. I would rate this 3.5 but gave it 4 for Liam Neeson.
R**E
Five Stars Are Not Enough
This is a superb thriller in every sense of the word. The suspense builds throughout and the ending is one of the best ever done. The story takes place in England in the 1950's-1960, when strict divorce laws required proof of adultery, which often was manufactured. Neeson is a cop who was forced out of the police department; we witness the reasdon why as the film begins. He establishes a new life as a seedy detective instrumental in photographing evidence for divorcing couples.The acting is great, the plot terrific. Totally entertaining. Has the same sort of tension as "Body Heat" and until the end, one is never sure what really happened. Highly recommended.
B**G
interesting murder investigation
I like the mystery and wondering who did it.I like the shooting. I like the punching and kicking.
R**E
Excellent film: One of Liam Neeson's earlier films
I saw this film at the movies when it first came out (1992?) quite by accident. The film I wanted to see was sold out so we saw this and it was a great film. First time I had seen Liam Neeson in action and it was a thrilling ride; full of twists and turns, great story and well filmed. Bought the DVD and it was just as good as I remembered. If you're a Liam Neeson and who dunnit fan, this film is for you!
B**R
Good murder mystery
If you like Murder Mysteries, you will love this movie.Good writing and great acting, Liam Neeson is always good, and peak Laura San Giacomo can't be beat.
T**E
Creepy Movie
Creepy movie and not in a good way. The actors were OK but the sex scenes were unnecessarily graphic and aggressive. I had to fast forward several times. Liam Neeson just seemed sad and depressed.
A**R
excellent if you can ignore the script holes
Keeps the suspense running through this very Hitchcockian script. Just a warning - there are numerous issues that drop the credibility of the story. I count at least 10 holes you could drive a truck through. So you will have to suspend your credibility to really get into this and enjoy it. But that being said, it does pull the viewer in, wondering throughout just who is the perpetrator, why, and will they get caught eventually. Acting is good, and the director is obviously heavily influenced by Hitchcock’s style.
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