Before and After

1996 "A murder. A suspect. A shadow of a doubt."
6.1| 1h48m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 23 February 1996 Released
Producted By: Caravan Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.

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Director

Barbet Schroeder

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Caravan Pictures

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Before and After Audience Reviews

Steineded How sad is this?
Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic
TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.
Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
froberts73 I read half of the reviews and boy, is there a difference of opinion. Some people feel the actors and plot suck, others are impressed with both.Put me in the latter category. Julia Weldon as the daughter who is wise beyond her years (hard to believe she's now in her 40s) is both appealing and convincing. As for Furlong, he was as tense and intense as the part demanded. One critic griped about him being so short compared to Neeson. Remember Michael Gross and Michael J. Fox? Those were really mixed genes.I could not put down Streep, one of today's strongest actresses. I felt she was as good as usual - meaning better than most; I always enjoy Neeson and am usually convinced that he is who he says he is.Some folks complained about plot holes. There were some loose ends, but they didn't bother me. That is the way this particular scenario played out.All in all, it kept me engrossed and, yes, I would recommend it - both 'Before' and 'After.'
cliffs_of_fall If you've read to this point in the reviews then I suppose you will not be distressed by spoilers, but be on the alert. I discuss the ending. Spoilers coming.This movie is about a family in crisis and I found it quite involving overall. It also raises ponder-worthy questions about personal and legal ethics. I was afraid it would end in typical Hollywood style with the kid getting off scotfree. But telling the truth doesn't give him a pass; he must suffer the consequences of his actions. Of course the aggressive gotta-win attorney thinks his clients have acted in their own worst interests. But have they? Father and son do some prison time and then, the film suggests, the family heals and each member of it can move forward with a clear conscience. I agree with some of the complaints aired here by others but not all. I thought the production values were fine. It's a cold movie, a twilight and night movie, and the murky snow-filled landscapes and shadowy interiors seemed perfect. I don't see how anyone can complain about Meryl Streep's performance, which is understated and nuanced. Neeson's character is fierce; it's gotta be played fiercely and Neeson comports himself well. The son and daughter were not as effective; these young actors lack vocal power and fail to put across any subtext.
bandw ** Spoilers ** In this movie about a young boy who does not show up at home one cold evening and the ensuing mystery of why, there are plot holes galore: how did the kid get the car out of being stuck, why did he drive home, why did he leave the bloody evidence in the trunk, where did he go on that cold night after returning the car to his home, what kind of clothes did he take with him, what did he do for money, why was the father so immediately defensive about his son, what was the motivation for the kid's remaining totally silent and sullen upon his first meeting with his parents, were they willing to let some other kid take the rap, why did the people who threw a rock through the widow wait around long enough to get caught up with? I could go on.The movie does hold your interest until you start asking yourself questions about what is going on.This is the weakest performance I have ever seen Meryl Streep turn in, she just does not seem engaged. Liam Neeson gives it a go, but is defeated by the poor script. Julia Weldon is O.K. as the daughter, but she speaks with a philosophical maturity well beyond her twelve-something years. I thought Edward Furlong was effective in playing the sensitive and moody teen and Alfred Molina brought some spark to his portrayal of a bulldog attorney. But overall pretty much a waste of acting talent.The unfortunate thing is that there was enough talent here to make this so much better if the script had just been tightened up.
xsnowangelx 'Before and After' is the kind of movie that you expect to be really fantastic. Great actors, good plot. It has huge potential. Unfortunately, the actual script seriously flaws this movie. There stand brilliant actors such as Liam Neeson, Meryl Streep, and Edward Furlong. But the actual words coming out of their mouths were often so silly, it makes you wonder how the same person who wrote 'The Silence of the Lambs' also wrote this screenplay. Overall, despite the script flaws, it has quite a good mystery, and besides the young daughter, a brilliant cast. It is worth a watch, if just for the main casts' beautiful performances.