Devil's Knot

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Jelisije J @jjosifovic Jul 17 Another one of these type of films where you are better off watching a documentary. See more Carlos I @carlosFibarra Jan 5 This was my second shot at Devil’s Knot, and while it stands as a decent enough thriller on its own merits, it remains a pretty hollow, surface-level telling of the West Memphis Three story. Despite a strong cast and somber atmosphere, the film struggles to capture the sheer complexity and systemic injustice found in the actual case, opting for a condensed narrative that lacks the emotional weight of the documentaries. It effectively captures the "Satanic Panic" of the era, but ultimately feels like a missed opportunity to dive deeper into the lives of those involved, leaving the viewer with a polished but somewhat empty reenactment of a true-crime tragedy. See more Maksim S @MaksimusMovies Nov 28 Devil’s Knot recounts the tragic story of the West Memphis Three, but it does so without adding any fresh perspective or insight. The film feels like a retread of a story that has already been told, offering little in terms of suspense, analysis, or emotional impact. Despite a capable cast, the narrative unfolds predictably and lacks the tension or urgency needed to engage viewers fully. Key details and complexities are glossed over, leaving the story feeling flat and uninspired. Ultimately, Devil’s Knot is a competent but unnecessary recounting of an already familiar case—earnest in intention but disappointing in execution. See more David W @RT34442580 Sep 30 The movie was a joke and couldn’t even finish it. If you watch Paradise Lost or the West Memphis 3 it deals with facts not assumptions. Misskelley had an IQ of about 70, they were outcast but with the cops focusing on Misskelly, which was a major part of the case is the usual abuse of cops. Let’s get a conviction, the truth doesn’t matter. Let’s not forget the bite marks that could have been John Meyers who had his teeth removed when the convictions started to get questioned. I can go on but glad the conviction was overturned. Be careful because if you look different you could be spending your life behind bars. See more Adriana Z @AdrianaZama Sep 7 It feels like it is not a complete movie, i think it could be better. The case is very interesting and sad: that is not portrayed in the movie See more Alain E @AlainE 06/15/2025 Fascinating movie about the railroading of three unconventional young men by the American “justice “ system in order to convict them for a horrible crime. The police admitted that they never sent for analysis crucial blood evidence and subsequently “lost” the samples. Still, the three spent eighteen years in prison until they were released, the state never admitting wrongdoing. Directed very well by Egoyan. Impressive performance by Reese Witherspoon as the mother of one of the victims. A movie of low tones that makes a strong impression. Went completely over the heads of most critics. Colin Firth and Witherspoon showed much better judgment. I have to admit that I love Egoyan since the Speaking Parts of 1989, a magnificent movie about erotic obsession that is completely ignored in his Wikipedia entry. See more Read all reviews

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