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Double Jeopardy
Double Jeopardy
1999 ·105 min ·Germany, United States of America ·R 18+
6.0
IMDb 6.5 КП 7.4 RT 28% MC 41
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Director: Bruce Beresford
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Libby Parsons, wrongly convicted of her husband Nick's murder, thinks he is still alive. She survives the long years in prison with two burning desires sustaining her -- finding her son and solving the mystery that destroyed her once-happy life. Standing between her and her quest, however, is her parole officer, Travis Lehman. Libby poses a challenge to the cynical officer, one that forces him to face up to his own failings while pitting him against his superior and law enforcement colleagues, as she plunges into a desperate fight for justice, survival, and revenge.

Budget: $70M
US Gross: $116.74M
Worldwide: $177.84M
Ashley Judd
Actor
Tommy Lee Jones
Actor
Bruce Greenwood
Actor
🎬 MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000 — Best Actress

Double Jeopardy is generally viewed as a formulaic, made-for-TV style thriller that relies heavily on its star power rather than narrative substance. While some audiences find it an emotionally engaging and fast-paced watch, critics frequently deride its implausible plot holes, legal inaccuracies, and conventional structure.

Acting Tommy Lee Jones delivers a reliable and commanding performance that mirrors his established screen persona as a dedicated lawman.
Screenplay The screenplay is widely criticized for relying on predictable plot twists, heavy-handed exposition, and logical contrivances that undermine the premise.
Screenplay The legal premise regarding the Fifth Amendment and double jeopardy is frequently cited as fundamentally flawed and inaccurate.
Acting Ashley Judd's performance is polarized; some viewers praise her as an emotionally resonant anchor for the film, while others criticize her for a repetitive, static, or inauthentic portrayal.
Pacing The pacing is viewed differently depending on viewer expectations; supporters appreciate the brisk, non-stop momentum, while detractors find it to be a shallow and unmemorable experience.
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