A Fascinating Courtroom Thriller

Presumed Innocent (1990)
Directed by Alan J. Pakula, rated R, 127 minutes

Presumed Innocent is a taut and smart thriller about a prosecutor who has to investigate the murder of a deputy prosecutor he had an affair with in the past. But, when digs to deep into her murder, he finds himself framed for the murder. Harrison Ford gives a complicated and realistic performance, but the incredibly engrossing story is the real draw. The courtroom scenes are suspenseful and entertaining, and the film cleverly plays with you, as you struggle to figure what exactly happened, and who to believe. Presumed Innocent is a well paced and intelligent thriller that will keep you guessing till the end. You'll like it if: You like courtroom dramas, Harrison Ford, Primal Fear or Fracture.