Film Review – Above Suspicion

At the very least, “Above Suspicion” deserves a participation ribbon just for finally finding its way to a U.S. release. Films experiencing a few delays are usually considered damaged goods, but this particular picture was shot in 2016, giving it five long years to build up a bad reputation. While watching the endeavor, it gradually becomes clear why the movie was kept on the shelf for so long, as director Phillip Noyce (who last helmed “The Giver”) hasn’t made a particularly strong or memorable effort. “Above Suspicion” is actually a bit trashy, unexpectedly so, registering as a basic cable production with slightly more R-rated content. While “based on a true story,” the feature doesn’t retain a gritty true crime feel, going more simplistic with betrayals and seduction, becoming more cartoon-ish as the story unfolds. It’s not quite the disaster one might expect it to be, but this is far from Noyce’s finest hour. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com