Conspiracy Theory Movie Review 1997

Whacked-out New York cabbie Jerry Fletcher (Gibson) writes a newsletter on conspiracy theories, which he finds in every possible place and situation. Naturally, he doesn't keep his thoughts to himself and exasperated Justice Department attorney Alice Sutton (Roberts) is stuck listening to the love-struck fool. But as the saying goes just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. Sure enough, one of Jerry's conspiracies turns out to be true and suddenly he and Alice are being pursued by CIA shrink Dr. Jonas (Stewart), who's not what he seems to be either. Gibson's more geek than hero but appealing regardless, as is heroine Roberts. Another successful, enjoyable, and highly profitable, teaming of Donner, Gibson and producer Joel Silver.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 135 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adventure Drama, Cabbies, Sanity Check, It's a Conspiracy, Man!, Law & Lawyers, New York, New York, Shrinks, CIA/NSA, Top Grossing Films of 1997, Director/Star Teams: Donner & Gibson

Screenplay

Brian Helgeland

Cast

Terry Alexander, Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart, Cylk Cozart

Cinematography

John Schwartzman

Director

Richard Donner

Music

Carter Burwell

Producer

Joel Silver, Richard Donner, Jim Van Wyck, Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Silver Pictures, Warner Bros.