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Conspiracy Theory

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
102K
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Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts in Conspiracy Theory (1997)
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A taxi driver with a penchant for conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of these theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it ... Read allA taxi driver with a penchant for conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of these theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.A taxi driver with a penchant for conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of these theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
102K
YOUR RATING
    • Richard Donner
    • Brian Helgeland
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Julia Roberts
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Richard Donner
    • Brian Helgeland
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Julia Roberts
    • Patrick Stewart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 198User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Jerry Fletcher
    Julia Roberts
    Julia Roberts
    • Alice Sutton
    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Dr. Jonas
    Cylk Cozart
    • Agent Lowry
    Steve Kahan
    Steve Kahan
    • Wilson
    • (as Stephen Kahan)
    Terry Alexander
    Terry Alexander
    • Flip
    Alex McArthur
    • Cynic
    Rod McLachlan
    Rod McLachlan
    • Justice Guard
    Michael Potts
    Michael Potts
    • Justice Guard
    Jim Sterling
    Jim Sterling
    • Justice Guard
    Rich Hebert
    • Public Works Man
    Brian J. Williams
    Brian J. Williams
    • Clarke
    G.A. Aguilar
    • Piper
    Cece Neber Labao
    • Finch's Secretary
    Saxon Trainor
    Saxon Trainor
    • Alice's Secretary
    Claudia Stedelin
    Claudia Stedelin
    • Wilson's Secretary
    Leonard Jackson
    Leonard Jackson
    • Old Man - Bookstore
    Donal Gibson
    Donal Gibson
    • Doctor - Roosevelt Hospital
      • Richard Donner
      • Brian Helgeland
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    • Trivia
      According to an interview with director Richard Donner on the DVD of Payback: Straight Up Director's Cut (2006) that he met screenwriter Brian Helgeland when he was driving at the Warner Brothers gate, and saw Brian holding a sign that said "Will write for work, for money". Richard got out of the car and asked him about the sign, Brian replied that he was a screenwriter, and was looking for work. Donner had decided to give Helgeland a chance, which led to the two of them working on this movie. Helgeland also worked with Donner on Assassins (1995).
    • Goofs
      On the bus with Alice, Jerry says that the official story on Ernest Herriman is that he drowned in a swimming pool. But back earlier, when Jerry's clipping newspaper articles, if we freeze the frame and read the article about Harriman, the official story is that he was drowned in the ocean off Maryland. The dialog in the script didn't match the text on the prop.
    • Quotes

      Jerry: David Berkowitz, Ted Bundy, Richard Speck...

      Alice: What about them?

      Jerry: Serial killers. Serial killers only have two names. You ever notice that? But lone gunmen assassins, they always have three names. John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald, Mark David Chapman...

      Alice: John Hinckley. He shot Reagan. He only has two names.

      Jerry: Yeah, but he only just shot Reagan. Reagan didn't die. If Reagan had died, I'm pretty sure we probably would all know what John Hinckley's middle name was.

    • Crazy credits
      The initial Warner Bros. logo with the clouds behind is shown - the camera then pulls back to show the logo as a billboard on the side of a bus.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Conspiracy Theory/Kiss Me, Guido/The Full Monty/Career Girls/Love Serenade/Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Can't Take My Eyes Off You
      Written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio

      Performed by Frankie Valli

      Courtesy of The Four Seasons Partnership

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews198

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    6/10
    Interesting, but uneven!
    Richard Donner's 'Conspiracy Theory' isn't without its share of interesting moments & has a solid cast that deliver, but overall, its an uneven! The Writing isn't always tight & never makes much use of its brilliant concept.

    'Conspiracy Theory' Synopsis: A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.

    'Conspiracy Theory' begins tepidly, I wasn't engaged in its initial moments at all. However, the film grows on you gradually & maintains a certain pace till the very end. I'd like to single out the dramatic scenes & also the portions involving the menace (A Solid Sir Patrick Stewart), that stand out. But, the writing isn't consistent or tight. It falters at places & even though its not boring, it never achieves anything extraordinary either.

    Brian Helgeland's Screenplay is a mixed bag. Sometimes its super, sometimes not very appealing. Sharper Writing would've made 'Conspiracy Theory' a knockout! Richard Donner's Direction is excellent, as always. The legendary filmmaker has handled this political thriller with command. Cinematography & Editing are average. Action-Sequences are realistic.

    Performance-Wise: Mel Gibson is convincing in his portrayal of a man obsessed with conspiracy theories. Julia Roberts is sensational. She shines all through. Sir Patrick Stewart has never been so creepy before. He nails the part of the evil villain.

    On the whole, 'Conspiracy Theory' ranges from being good to strictly average. At best, A One-Time Watch!
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    • Release date
      • August 8, 1997 (United States)
      • United States
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
      • English
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      • Orpheum Theater - 842 South Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
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      • Warner Bros.
      • Silver Pictures
      • Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
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    • 2 hours 15 minutes
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