The Conspirator

  • 2011


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Positive Reviews 64
Negative reviews 14
Average Rating 3.2/5
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1.5
Lets just be grateful that boring old Professor Redford only afflicts audiences with his good intentions and social consciousness about twice a decade .. Av Club
2.2
Lets just be grateful that boring old Professor Redford only afflicts audiences with his good intentions and social consciousness about twice a decade .. Av Club
4.5
Aiken is reluctant to take the job, as hes as keen for swift justice as anyone else, but soon finds that the evidence doesnt stack up. Den Of Geek
2.5
It should be said that The Conspirator is reasonably well acted by a cast that relishes the opportunity to don period costumes and make the setting co .. Indie Wire
2.5
Borrowing bits and pieces of truth and filling in the rest of the story like a bad contractor has never been above tinsletowns best. We Got This Covered
2.5
A little known chapter of American history is examined in The Conspirator and scrutinized for its relevance to contemporary national issues. Austin Chronicle
4.5
Rio is positively trippy when it comes to blowing your mind with explosively eye popping animation. Austin Chronicle
3.5
It needs careful handling to overcome that pessimism and find the audiences who would appreciate it more as a ripping good yarn than a worthy slice of .. Screen Daily
1.5
For Aikens friends, its How can you defend that women For Mrs. Surratts enemies, its We dont care if shes innocent! Collider
3.8
You have to give credit to Redford, Wright and McAvoy, and the other filmmakers. Not many films this smart can be made. Rogerebert
2.0
McAvoy, always an earnest and wide open presence, brings a humanity that occasionally (but not always) makes Aiken more than a rhetoric spouting machi .. Cinema Blend
3.0
The enclosed sets and Redfords stagy direction suggest that this material would be better suited to a theater. Ny Daily News
2.5
Once the ideological cat is out of the bag, the drama is degraded to the level of a historical pageant. The Globe And Mail
3.8
What both filmmakers left for us is a beautiful, ambiguous dream. The Globe And Mail
3.8
While this has the effect of making the film seem more pictorial than cinematic, it also focuses the mind on the miscarriage of justice. Philly
4.5
It is rare that Hollywood rises to the occasion and delivers deft and courageous portraits of abominations in our history. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
But Redfords dudgeon and bludgeon is a mere classroom aid next to Fords mythical historical consciousness and redemptive rawness orto seek a less cano .. Village Voice
3.8
The Conspirator may not be as emotionally compelling as Fords work, but its every bit as meticulously crafted. Rogers Movie Nation
2.8
Its an old fashioned drama meant to warn us to not forget what America stands for in our zeal to fight our enemies. Sover
4.0
Joe Ricketts, whose family owns the Chicago Cubs, founded the American Film Company to produce historical dramas that actually stick to the facts, and .. Chicago Reader
3.1
Such was not the atmosphere surrounding her military tribunal, with a nation mourning the untimely and violent death of the leader that brought it thr .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Unfortunately, this quiet, deliberately paced film sometimes feels more stilted and educational than compelling. Usa Today
3.5
McAvoy gives a great performance in this film, going through a full range of emotions. Lariat
2.5
The question is whether Surratt knew about it.Do not be misled, though the story is really about the lawyers. Eric Ds Nider
3.8
As actor, filmmaker and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford has long prized storytelling over sensation.Redford doesnt star in The C .. Rolling Stone
3.0
In other words, it couldnt be much more worthy if it tried, and often feels dry and over serious, with rare moments of levity or earthiness that feel .. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
3.0
Given Hollywoods track record with historical accuracy, this can only be viewed as a good thing and a lot of attention has accordingly gone into both .. View London
3.5
Excepting James McAvoys Frederick Aiken, Civil War hero and Surratts reluctant lawyer, the characters are fairly one dimensional. News Day
3.2
The supposed contemporaneity of Surratts story the equating of Booths cronies with Gitmo prisoners is more than a bit of a stretch, and Redford doesnt .. Cs Monitor
5.0
The film also puts together some fine actors giving exceptionally fine performances. Film Journal
4.0
Robert Redfords depiction of the trial of Mary Surratt is, at heart, sort of a history lesson, a really interesting one. Az Central
2.5
Thats easy: The importance of its message has trumped the simple art of storytelling. Boston
4.5
Indeed, at this point in time, Redfords solid and rather old fashioned courtroom drama is a bit daring in that it allows itself to be solid and old fa .. Mountain X
3.5
But it offers no insights into the consequences of a war that never ends. Npr
2.5
Too bad it feels more like a homework assignment than entertainment.You watch it impatiently waiting for the recess bell to ring. Star Tribune
3.2
Redfords courtroom dramaThe is old fashioned in both the positive and negative senses of the word, and its probably more significant politically (as a .. Emanuellevy
1.0
This may be off the point, but Redfords film is so boring and pious that a spot of levity feels necessary. Guardian
2.0
It has the same dewy eyed liberal need to rebuke the excesses of the right, while insisting on its own, unimpeachable patriotism. Guardian
3.1
Yet, for all its engaging dramatic qualities (it is never at any point dull or stilted), The Conspirator ultimately feels a bit too much like preachin .. Q Network
3.0
A handsome costume drama graced with sensitive performances and a strong central idea. Daily Mail
2.5
James McAvoy, as the Civil War veteran who defends Surratt, has an avid presence, but the movie is stiff jointed and dull. Ew
3.0
If youre up enough on Civil War history to know the facts of the Surratt trial already, the last one third of The Conspirator may feel pokey, but my i .. Slate
3.0
A solid historical drama that carries a few too many political messages. Empire
2.5
Its like someone handed screenwriter James D. Solomon and director Robert Redford a gong marked Guantanamo Bay so they could strike it over and over f .. Movies
2.5
Its like someone handed screenwriter James D. Solomon and director Robert Redford a gong marked Guantanamo Bay so they could strike it over and over f .. Movies
2.0
As for you, dont get any of this confused with The Lincoln Lawyer, okay.Because unlike this movie, that one is sort of fun to watch. Movies
3.8
He invites us to see it not as some immovable historical event, but as people of the time saw it, as an absolute outrage and an epic disaster. Sf Gate
3.5
Its hard not to like McAvoy, with his glancing nervous energy, but The Conspirator rarely permits him to be anything except likable, and the script sm .. New Yorker
3.5
This may sound like catnip to Bush whackers, and an outrage or a yawn to everybody else.But this retelling of a crucial, poorly remembered chapter of .. Time
2.5
But its hard to remember a film more committed to its own good cause. Slant Magazine
2.0
What should be an exciting courtoom thriller with intriguing contemporary parallels plays likes laborious and self important TV movie. Express
2.5
Mirren is such a virtuoso talent that her crack comic timing and delivery is not a shock, but what is is how Brand ultimately settles into the role an .. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
This is frustrating, not because Aiken is inherently dull but because Surratts circumstances and psychological nooks and crannies are inarguably more .. Chicago Tribune
2.8
The acting in The Conspirator is solid but most of the characters are not given dimension, except for McAvoy as Surratts lawyer. Reeling Reviews
2.5
The acting in The Conspirator is solid but most of the characters are not given dimension, except for McAvoy as Surratts lawyer. Reeling Reviews
2.5
Its handsomely mounted and features the sort of prestige cast to make your film geek heart ache, which makes it even more disappointing when so many m .. Flickfilosopher
3.5
There are few American directors as gifted in cinematic storytelling as Robert Redford, said Roadsides Cohen in a statement, and with The Conspirator, .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
Surratts story is an interesting semi forgotten piece of history, but Redford stages it in the blandest way possible, with history textbook dialogue s .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
But will those reluctant viewers embrace this new kind of old fashioned history drama Hollywood Reporter
0.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
3.2
.The assassination of President Lincoln calls into question the possible participation of Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), the mother of a young man who b .. Coles Mithey
3.5
The subject of this serious and seriously old fashioned Robert Redford directed film is an often overlooked aspect of an event every schoolchild knows .. Los Angeles Times
4.4
Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck have infused Its Kind of a Funny Story with an easy going and light hearted sensibility that generally proves impo .. Reel Film
3.8
Wright, who has been doing great and largely unrecognized work for years, is terrific as the hard, handsome, difficult defendant, as is James McAvoy a .. Nj
3.1
Its 5:00 Somewhere The Conspirator, to me, looks like a made for TV movie. Movie Habit
2.5
A fascinating piece of history gets buried in the telling of this rather turgid courtroom drama that explores issues of principle, justice and protect .. Urban Cine File
3.0
Yes, it was terrible and it shouldnt have happened but look at the fine production values.This is as much historical pageant as history lesson. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Still, theres nowt wrong with the performances and a reasonable script should keep you watching until the end.THE REEL LOWDOWN IF YOU LIKED.. Mirror
3.0
A worthy if flawed movie, The Conspirator transcends its mediocre beginning to serve up a very dramatic denouement as the narrative noose starts to ti .. Digital Spy
3.8
But director always pulls you back into this well acted, still timely story. New York Post
2.5
The buzz: Anyone else think its odd to release a movie like this on anniversary of Lincolns death Red Eye Chicago
2.5
What can be said is that this is an awfully dry rendering of a fascinating subject. Dustin Put Man
4.4
...an earnest yet surprisingly entertaining courtroom drama about the trial of Mary Surratt Ar Kansas Online
4.4
The assassination of Lincoln is one of the most iconic moments in American history. Christianity Today
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
3.5
Its meant to break up the visual pattern, but it merely lengthens the film. Hollywood And Fine
2.5
Instead of recreating history with fantastic cinematic sway, the feature feels like thumbing through a textbook where the pictures are the only highli .. Brian Or Ndorf
4.2
The first half hour feels too much like a history lesson but from thereon in, The Conspirator is a compelling drama. The Film Pie
4.0
Its often lackadaisical and contrived with a bland performance by the beautiful, but uncharismatic Melanie Thierry. Nyc Movie Guru
3.1
And the films, perhaps accidentally, optimistic moral is a worthy one that theres no tragedy, crisis or conflict that this country hasnt already overc .. Js Online
3.3
The Bottom Line: What could and should have been an unforgettable historic drama gets a bit lost along the way due to convoluted storytelling and a nu .. ComingSoon
3.0
Its a robust, well made movie that squares up to some of the more unpalatable truths and doesnt pull its punches when confronted with a difficult deno .. Sky
2.5
Im not sure, despite Redfords reputation, a fitfully intriguing narrative and generally accomplished performances. Sbs
3.0
This is a blatantly liberal film, though it never distastefully over states its allegiance with a hammer blow, even if its hard to ignore the messages .. What Culture
3.0
The behind the scenes research is obvious, and likely will blow many history buffs neurons out of excitement, so complete is the 1860s experience.But .. Or Lando Weekly
2.0
It felt as if I was watching one of those fake trailers from Tropic Thunder.Thats not to say that McAvoy and Long dont have dramatic chops (if The Con .. Streaming Quickflix
3.0
The movie deserves better.The Conspirator is not bold, but it is enlightening. Tony Mack
3.0
All this makes for a competent story and narrative arc and the production design is lush, but its undermined by the distinct lack of tension. The National
3.1
It will primarily appeal to history buffs and Civil War enthusiasts. Entertainment Spectrum
3.5
A handsome and important film focusing on one womans plight that reflects a nations division, The Conspirator reminds us that the big problems are oft .. Daily Film Fix
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
3.8
Although the film adheres to a worn, old fashioned aesthetic centered on straightforward courtroom scenes, stagy reenactments and sermonizing about Am .. Critics Notebook
3.8
A lot of folks do not want to do too much thinking when they go to the movies in the summer. Google
2.2
And a game cast cant stop it from dragging.Redford never really developed a signature style as a director, and hes lost so much of the potency and qua .. Blog Oregonlive
2.3
Failing anything else, this will at least go down as the most star studded educational film ever made. D Cist
2.0
Its confusing, badly constructed and lacking in both purpose and tension. Birmingham Mail
3.0
But most viewers probably wont be familiar with Serratts tale, making The Conspirator a riveting review of a fascinating historical footnote. American Profile
3.8
On its own, it is a terrific historical tale, well scripted by James Solomon. Movie City News
3.1
Unfortunately, for all the good intentions, this isnt a very good movie. Cinema Dope



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