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Conspiracy Theory | Year: 1997 Classification: Thriller Country: USA Language: English Directed: - Richard Donner Actors/Actresses: - Mel Gibson - Julia Roberts - Patrick Stewart - Julia Roberts Became Famous For Her Role In Pretty Woman " One you may have missed, but shouldn't..." I am a little unsure why this film didn't receive higher critical acclaim. I found it to be excellent. Mel Gibson's character is introduced to you as a bit of a mystery, but it is quite obvious that he has some ploblems. Extreme paranoia and stalker tendencies being a few of them. Julia Roberts is with the justice department, and is the object of his affection. The story as it unfolds reveals more and more of Jerry's (Mel's) past, as the dark side of government forces start to hunt him down. I won't reveal too much of the plot because it really would spoil it. The movie has an excellent cast, just the right tone, an intriguing plot and a surprise ending that fits this unusual film perfectly. I am not a huge Mel Gibson fan, ( I need to say this to give credence to my opinion) but he deserved an Oscar nod for pulling off this very difficult performance so believably. Lethal Theory CONSPIRACY THEORY is a decent and entertaining thriller enhanced by the presence of Mel Gibson, the direction of Richard Donner (Lethal Weapon, Superman), a good female lead performance by Julia Roberts and a good villian played, by all people, Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation). Lastly, its enhanced by the New York City locations. Perhaps the film was made a little too late and it would have fit well with some of the great paranoid thrillers of the 1970's (i.e. Marathon Man, Three Days of the Condor). Gibson is a New York City cab driver who puts out a newsletter of government conspiracies. Somehow he hits upon one that may expose a mind controlling experiment group funded by the government and headed by Stewart (as Jonas). Gibson is then pursued and kidnapped by this underground group. Then, finds out that he may have a forgotten past life linked to this group and to Justice Deaprtment Agent, Roberts. Gibson's character of the paranoid cab driver Jerry Fletcher is great. Some may complained it was a little over the top or a little cartoony. However, one of the highlights of the character is his New York City inner city apartment that is claustophobic as it is filled with junk, papers, books (has a fixation and a collection of many copies of ...surprise, A Catcher in the Rye)and cockroaches. A unique aspect Buy Conspiracy Theory at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Conspiracy Theory Search with the Priority Search Engine on Conspiracy Theory This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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