Raul Faust
Only I know for how long I've been looking for this picture; considering it's a low budget production, I spent more than a year looking everywhere that could give me clues about how to get it on DVD or any similar, and I finally found it for sale. "The Confession" is a movie that sometimes has the vibe of the courtroom dramas mixed with political conspiracies, delivering something like 1996's "A Time To Kill" and "Primal Fear", among others. I have to mention that the plot is really slow-paced, and for those who prefer movies not that extended, "The Confession" just won't fit. For times I felt like turning it off, given that I couldn't see such surprising outcome it has, and boy, that was just a great twist! Sadly, this film doesn't deserve a better rating due to its extended running time, and maybe because of the weak portrayal of a judge, coming from Anne Twomey-- by the way, why did they change the judges throughout the lawsuit? When I think about the movie's flaws, the photography direction also isn't anything inspiring to see. I can't say if it's good or bad. However, if you are a forbearing watcher that enjoy elaborated pictures, this may be a good choice. This is a regular work that could've been much more recognized than it currently is, and I don't understand why it's so little known.
brianoh2
This is a movie about a moral man (Kingsley) trapped in an immoral world. When his son is ill and needing urgent medical attention, the actions of the medical staff lead to serious consequences for all, and Kingsley's character requires legal representation. Baldwin is appointed his lawyer and his experience with Kingsley changes his values. Baldwin had become corrupted by the legal system and was no longer interested in right or wrong, just winning. Kingsley's moral values of right and wrong and admitting our guilt and paying for our wrongs changes Baldwin for the "better". Baldwin's character now has a new set of moral values and this has disastrous consequences for other parties.I thought this was a movie with a strong moral message and it was well acted by Baldwin and Kingsley for the most part. At times it got a little too much listening to Kingsley's explanations of why we should be honest. He came across as a bit of a saint, and in reality this never happens, just in words. All in all, I thought it well worth watching. In my book an 8 (from 10).
scottyon
A completely silly movie, trying to be serious. The plot is utterly ridiculous- if you ignore the warnings, and watch this film, ask yourself periodically "what is the dumbest, most obvious turn that this story could take" and you will have predicted the next scene.Would the death of your 5 year old, then the attempted suicide of your husband turn you on???Plot 'twists' like this were unwarranted, and bordered on the macabre....
Between nodding off now and then, I kept wondering "why???" Avoid this snoozer.... please.... Rating? 1/2 out of 10
joe-230
The Confession is a moving film about an attorney's struggle to regain his soul. That sounds awfully high-flown, but the screenwriter and the filmmakers handle it with grace and economy. Alec Baldwin and Amy Irving make the material emotional without being melodramatic. There's also a nice legal mystery to go along with the characters' moral journeys.
AD
