Quasi-psychological whodunit

Rating: 5/10 (2 February 2004)

I won't say much about this movie, because otherwise I would reveal the whole plot. Yes, it is that weak. The actors are doing a fine job, that is not where the problem lies. This movie is kind of an extended Agatha Christie story. The different characters show no development at all and the motive of the murderer is unsatisfactory. Clint Eastwood should stick to what he knows. He tries to give some insight in the behaviour of the characters, but lets a deus ex machina solve the problem. Easy!!! I suggest that he try another spaghetti-western. Quasi-psychological whodunits are clearly not his domain.
Insufficient : 5 out of 10