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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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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
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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
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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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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 4 months ago by Patrick Abbott
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 18 months ago by Lorca
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 22 months ago by P Begins
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 G. J. R. Morris
Conspiracy Theory DVD
This movie is deep in parts and has some sweet moments. Mel gibson made this movie. His vanity was left behind and has a result there are some funny moments.
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by enrika
Very enjoyable movie.
So, the title basically says it all, and who doesn't like a good conspiracy theory every now and then? Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by I. van Dierendonck
Exactly what "genre" is this supposed to be in?
I didn't really know because it seemed to have a bit of everything with Gibson playing his paranoid taxi-driver part in this film at times similar to the COMEDIC way he acted in... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2008 by Inmi Opinion
Quite well done in withholding details
Quite a very good film. It is a thriller and the main character looks and sounds psychotic at least, if not schizophrenic. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2007 by Jacques COULARDEAU
The Boy who cried "Wolf"
Imagine that you are a little paranoid (not much imagination required for me!), you see conspiracies everywhere, and you tell people by publishing all of them in your own magazine. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2006 by Tim Bentley
Just because you?re paranoid...
Just because you are paranoid does not mean they are not out to get you.
The title says it all and you have seen it a million times. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2005 by bernie
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