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What is it about director Richard Donner that Mel Gibson enjoys so much that he's appeared in five of Donner's films? Is it the on-set pranks? Could it be the big-budget perks and $20 million paychecks? Or is it just a well-stocked catering table? Whatever the case, the Lethal Weapon star and director teamed up again, along with fellow superstar Julia Roberts, for this typically glossy, entertaining but ultimately hokey thriller. Gibson plays New York cab driver Jerry Fletcher, whose wacky belief in conspiracies finally hits on a coincidental truth involving an evil figure named Jonas (Patrick Stewart) and a secret program of government-funded mind control. Roberts plays the Justice Department attorney who finally believes in Jerry's paranoid ramblings. With a plot (from LA Confidential co-writer Brian Helgeland) that's a lot of fun as long as you don't think about it too critically, Conspiracy Theory benefits immeasurably from the charisma of its high-magnitude stars. --Jeff Shannon
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Jay
Format:DVD
The thing that stands out for me in this movie is the wonderful (and underrated) performance given by Mel Gibson. His part calls for an uneasy balance between a paranoid psychotic and romantic leading man and he treads that fine line beautifully. Despite all his craziness, he is totally likeable and his relationship with the Julia Roberts character is wonderfully complex and believable. Julia Roberts also gives an excellent performance and the chemistry between the two leads is perfect.
All in all, I loved this film and didn't understand why it was so underrated by the critics.
All in all, I loved this film and didn't understand why it was so underrated by the critics.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
The story of a paranoid man trying to persuade others of his strange fears and beleifs is one that most of us have seen before. However this film is different, not only do all the actors play their parts incredibly well, but the paranoid fears of the hero begin to come true!
It also includes a brilliant performance of Patric Stewart playing the part of the evil matermind (Well known for his Picard in Star-Treck the next generation) This is a fantastic film that in well worth watching.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By sean paul mccann
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Format:DVD
conspiracy theory is a 1997 movie starring mel gibson as a paranoid cabbie convinced that factions of the C.I.A are trying to kill the president and have also caused many deaths to leaders in the past,he has no proof except theorys and that causes his world to suddenly change when people in the C.I.A start to believe that gibson is closer to the truth than maybe even he himself believes.
In the middle of this is a governement agent played by julia roberts who is a source that gibson talks too and she has reason to start believing his words as well.
The film is stylish and fast paced enough to maintain interest but suffers from a contrived love interest between gibson and roberts that simply isnt plausible,plus gibsons acting is ropey which certainly isnt the norm and his ramblings get a little annoying at times but those arent really reasons to avoid seeing this,worth a watch but not gibson or director richard donners finest work.
In the middle of this is a governement agent played by julia roberts who is a source that gibson talks too and she has reason to start believing his words as well.
The film is stylish and fast paced enough to maintain interest but suffers from a contrived love interest between gibson and roberts that simply isnt plausible,plus gibsons acting is ropey which certainly isnt the norm and his ramblings get a little annoying at times but those arent really reasons to avoid seeing this,worth a watch but not gibson or director richard donners finest work.
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As illogical as many conspiracy theories
A paranoid cab driver named Jerry (starred by Mel Gibson) tries to convince Justice Department attorney Alice Sutton (Julia Roberts) that NASA wants to kill the president using a... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Ashtar Command
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Conspiracy present
Bought this for a friend as a birthday present. Have had no complaints (as they requested it anyway) and I definately cannot complain as I love Mel Gibson - period!
Published 3 months ago by Sazzle
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Individually, these are two popular and watchable actors. Hiowever for me, this was an experiment which did not work. Read more
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Published 4 months ago by Dave
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US Paranoia run amok
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Published 4 months ago by Wilberfalse
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
I watched this with my best friend and we loved it. It's quite an old film but is worth spending your time watching. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Emily Leanne Lane
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conspiracy Theory with a twist of fact.
Good film to watch especially if you are interested and open minded to the possibility of different conspiracy. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Patrick Abbott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Feel -good entertainment
I saw this film years ago and really enjoyed it, even though I'm not a great fan of Mel Gibson, and bought it to show a friend. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2010 by Lorca
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrific
I don't normally do reviews but feel compelled in this case. Have just finished watching this film and I can honestly say it is the worst film I have ever seen. Read more
Published on 10 July 2010 by P Begins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly entertaining
This was a great film for me and for those of us who are willing to suspend reality a bit or perhaps a lot it neverthless delivers the thrills. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2009 by honest critique
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