well played roles; believable characters
344653
a great build up.  the actors are a perfect fit. I wish their first kiss wasn't so awkward but maybe that's the point.
985902
This well done adaptation of Scott Turow's novel is a made for tv miniseries, and features an outstanding cast in a complex, but riveting story.  William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman (Mrs. Macy) get the acting honors, as their characters are more fleshed out and flawed, and their performances are wonderfully controlled and executed.  Not to take anything away from the other actors:  Tom Selleck as the cop whose devotion to his ex-lover makes him break the law; Monica Potter as the up and coming attorney who looks like she's  going to be the city's next prosecuting attorney; James Rebhorn as the security cop whose dying secret gives the plot a strange twist; Glenn Plummer as the halfwitted Squirrel who confesses to a triple murder; Shemar Moore as the loudmouthed con who finds Jesus and has his own little secrets.  Since this is a tv miniseries, the pacing does slow down some times and handicaps the movie's suspense, but overall it's an entertaining, well done film buoyed by the star turns of the Macys.
1423663
Each film had excellent  story-lines with well played characterizations, especially the villains. I could watch them again in a few months and still enjoy them.
404672
This movie is worth a re-viewing on a periodic basis as the characters are complete enough to warrant the audiences' interest. A great movie!
4568574
Good story,  believable, excellent character development.
3012546
Intriguing story with believable characters. Well done.
3500309
Delightful! Great casting/acting, plots, and execution.
1123809
well executed, reasonable production and acting values for an indie - enough to really enjoy the creative premise...
well worth a viewing
4789394
We enjoyed the thoughtful consideration of the factors that weighed on various decision makers during this challenging period. The characters were well cast and seemed true to character (my husband has read Carrow's biography of LBJ's time in the Senate and we're both PoliSci/FP buffs). The portrayal was somewhat sympathetic to LBJ, but it did not seem inappropriately so.
735419
I was initially hesitant to invest the time but glad I did.  It is a better than average movie,  While the plot borders on implausible, the characters are human and believable, and viewers can relate to them.
2018739
The story is believable and the actors were believable.  Very good overall!
4762445
Good story from, although a little predictably in certain situations. The main characters have substance and are believable. Some of the side characters are a little thin in believabilty
2886248
Did a good job of infusing long-ago historical characters with personality (which I can only assume has a solid basis in fact, as I did no delve into the Notes), and the events with realism.  Not a lot of action, but well done within the chosen constraints for the story.
998901
An unexpected pleasure to watch a cast of some of my favorite actors portray a diverse group of characters in a simple but poignant story. The combination of present and past scenes and narrations made for an understandable story line, easy to follow and quite enjoyable. It's a story I would have enjoyed reading. And it's something that I will watch again and again.
866861
Super plot with competent actors--well worth warching..
941156
Saw the live play and I need to read the script--all 5 very believable roles mingle tragedy with comedy. The dialog and personalities are spot on in my life experience, though the language can be a stumbling block for some who feign the moral high road. Guile juxtaposed with some childhood gives a meaningful perspective for those who lost both innocence and trust to a "upright family friend."
3984671
Likeable, interesting cast. Dialogue that is funny without seeming forced, and a plot with a mix of twists you can see coming and feel clever about, and ones that catch you off guard, but that make perfect sense in hindsight.