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At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

Mitch Brockden (Dominic Cooper) hopes to get a promotion at the DA office in Chicago. He's on his way home after a night celebrating with his buddies when he hits a pedestrian. Fearing a DUI, he leaves the scene of the crime. Next morning, Clinton Davis (Samuel L. Jackson) is found with the body and arrested. Det. Blake Kanon (Gloria Reuben) is the investigator. Mitch volunteers to take the case.This is set up for a Hitchcockian thriller even if it's somewhat derivative. The not guilty verdict midway through the movie hits with a thud. The tension is drained. Some of the dialog is tiresome and frustrating. The business card seems to be an ace in the hole that Clinton would play a lot sooner during the trial. There are lots of little inconsistencies which add up to a less than stellar thriller. The big setup is full of conveniences. This should be Hitchcockian but there are always nagging annoyances.

In spite of the negative reviews, I decided to buy this movie as I am a great admirer of Samuel L. Jackson. I was deeply disappointed. The scenes are all so dark that you cannot even see his face, the D.A. is unappealing and, all considered, you are not swept in the plot. Yet, the story might have been presented beautifully.

Dominic Cooper stars as ambitious "hot-shot' Asst. District Attorney Mitch Brockden. He's leading a rather idyllic life with a beautiful wife (Erin Karpluk), a newborn baby daughter, and he's on the fast track to possibly become a District Attorney.However, one night after drinking with his colleagues, he decides to drive home while intoxicated and hits a pedestrian with his SUV. Panicking and worried about his career, he runs to a nearby pay phone and calls for an ambulance, but then drives off leaving the severely injured man in the road.The next day Mitch learns on the news that a man named Clinton Reasonable Doubt is a far fetched and implausible thriller with a short running time. I think the director decided to call it quits quickly and not make the audience suffer anymore.Mitch Brockden (Dominic Cooper) a rising District Attorney has a night out with his colleagues, gets drunk and drives home and runs over someone. He calls an ambulance and swiftly leaves the man behind.Clinton Davis (Samuel L Jackson) gets arrested for killing the man that Mitch had left on the road. His body was found in his van. Clinton claims he was just taking him to the hospital. Racked with guilt, Mitch prosecutes the case but does enough to make sure Clinton is let off.The police reckon Clinton might be a vengeful serial killer as his family was murdered. Once Clinton is freed, there is a cat and mouse game between the two. Mitch knows Clinton suspects him as he was there when he ran over the man. Clinton realises that Mitch thinks he is a killer.Cooper is not strong enough to carry a modest thriller like this. You care little about his morally suspect character and Jackson's character is compromised as some kind of avenger when he threatens innocent people.It is a feeble thriller and a poorly executed one as the makers realised that the film does not make any sense.

Samuel L.'s performance was strong (as usual) however the rest of the movie was lacking. Too much of the plot was unbelievable (I'm sorry but the escape from the police station scene... yeah right) and the other actors were disappointing. It did have some exciting moments but, in the end, this movie was just another crime thriller without any real substance and with "inorganic" character development (I'm looking at you, Mr. Cooper). If you're looking for a movie to pass the time and keep you slightly entertained for an hour and a half, this fits the bill. Otherwise, I suggest you look elsewhere for something with a more believable plot and better acting.