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Misconduct
2016 106 min United States of America R 18+
★4.5
Drama, Thriller
Director: Shintaro Shimosawa
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Description
An ambitious lawyer finds himself caught in a power struggle between a corrupt pharmaceutical executive and his firm’s senior partner. When the case takes a deadly turn, he must race to uncover the truth before he loses everything.
Budget:
$11M
Worldwide:
$2.05M
Starring
Josh Duhamel
Actor
Anthony Hopkins
Actor
Al Pacino
Actor
Awards
1 win
Key opinion
Misconduct is widely regarded as a disjointed and disappointing legal thriller that fails to capitalize on its high-profile cast. While a small minority of viewers appreciate the suspenseful atmosphere, the consensus describes a hollow, illogical film plagued by a weak screenplay.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for its reliance on cliches, arbitrary character motivations, and glaring logic gaps that derail the narrative. | |
| Direction | The film's direction is viewed as inexperienced and lacking the necessary control to maintain a cohesive tone, leading to a disjointed final product. | |
| Acting | The lead performance by Josh Duhamel is polarizing; some find him a capable anchor for the story, while others consider him lacking the gravitas required for the role. | |
| Acting | The performances of Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins are generally viewed as the film's only salvageable elements, though opinions vary on whether their presence elevates the project or feels like a wasted effort in a low-quality production. | |
| Acting | Supporting female performances are frequently described as static, emotionless, or poorly integrated into the overall web of the story. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of significant disagreement, with some viewers finding it consistently suspenseful while others find it fragmented and prone to boredom. |