Promessa Mortal

I enjoyed Lethal Vows. It was evident that John Ritter's character was the antagonist from the start. We see and learn how dangerous and devious he was. He took advantage of the better nature of people and did away with people he had no use for anymore. John Ritter is a standout in this film and carries it well. He shows his great range and plays a dark and evil character very well. Like a light switch being turned each way, he easily alternates from doting father and good Samaritan to a dangerous figure who cannot trust.

What is shocking is this film was based on the true story. What a despicable and evil person Richard Overton was.

I know about poisoners. This movie accurately portrayed the charming personality of the husband, who deep down inside is seething with rage against his wife. This happens far more than anyone suspects. Death by poison accounts for 60% of all deaths. While this sounds absurd, it is statistically true. I thought the movie was very well done, very accurate about how far a serial killer will go, and showed the pattern of behavior over years. I give it full stars for accuracy. It makes one wonder how many people have truly died from poison. I read in the "Poisoners Handbook' over 50% of the graveyard would sit up if you asked if they'd been poisoned. It sure is an easy method to rid one's self of a problem. A few lies here and there, and it would be easy to make someone appear ill and incapable to unsuspecting onlookers. Beware is all I can say... they don't exactly announce it. :)

even though "true stories" may be more compelling that others, this movie is incredibly sad, intriguing and possibly disturbing due to the plot. john Ritter (R.I.P) who did a fantastic job...would've loved to have seen him be "bad" more...portrayed the factual Richard Overton fantastically. not the kind of movie that becomes number one at a theater box office, but definitely something a local station could play and get men and women, alike, to be enthralled by. VERY good movie. agreed that its good to see little madeline zima grown up and doing a great job as a teen in dramatic roles. no outside info on the true story though...anyone?

I've noticed for a long time, now, that I'm seldom disappointed by a t.v. movie - the reverse is true for most of the "theatre" movies available on cable right now...I wonder if it's because pay-per view, and satellite dish companies are snapping up the good "theatre" stuff leaving us cable viewers with the rubbish?...small wonder then that my local cable company is resorting to "attack" ads on satellite dish t.v, which ads are having the effect of turning me on to dish my local cable co!

Anyway, "Lethal Vows" is a good solid suspense yarn, with believable situations, attractive characters (even the villain!)and natural-sounding dialogue. It's based on a true story, as so many of these t.v. movies are, truth being more entertaining than fiction, telling the story of a long divorced ex-wife, coming to suspect that her (still-friendly)former spouse, and father of her two daughters, is guilty of slowly poisoning her, and his present wife who is currently displaying the same symptoms that our heroine experienced during her marriage to the man - the effects of such poisoning lingering to the time-set of the movie, 14 years after the divorce.. There is no doubt of the villain, from the get-go - the charming John Ritter, who is as pleasant a madman, as he is in his usual role of good guy. The many women in the movie, are good to look upon -many familiar faces which cause my irritation at IMB's lack of a cast-list -with the minor characters also being up to snuff. Altogether, an absorbing movie.

In all honesty I really liked this film, so much that i've seen it about 6 times. Yes, it's a cheap TV movie but it has good acting and a great storyline which should be as it is a true story. It's a sad, but very interesting story and never does it get boring. John Ritter(RIP) is great at playing the sleazy baddie. Not only is this film interesting but it's sure to teach you a few things about 'selenium' which is the 'killer' in this movie. A good film but I hope no viewers get any ideas in such a discreet way of killing another. Just watch it when it's next on and you will know what i'm going on about. A pure TV movie which I think everyone should watch!