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Perfect crime

Original title: The Escape Artist
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2013
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
7.5K
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POPULARITY
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496
David Tennant in Perfect crime (2013)
The Escape Artist (Trailer 1)
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A junior barrister celebrated for spiriting people out of tight legal corners represents an accused murderer.A junior barrister celebrated for spiriting people out of tight legal corners represents an accused murderer.A junior barrister celebrated for spiriting people out of tight legal corners represents an accused murderer.

  • Stars
    • David Tennant
    • Toby Kebbell
    • Brid Brennan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    7.5K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,988
    496
    • Stars
      • David Tennant
      • Toby Kebbell
      • Brid Brennan
    • 32User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    David Tennant
    David Tennant
    • Will Burton
    • 2013
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Liam Foyle
    • 2013
    Brid Brennan
    Brid Brennan
    • Mary
    • 2013
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Maggie Gardner
    • 2013
    Anton Lesser
    Anton Lesser
    • Richard Mayfield QC
    • 2013
    Tony Gardner
    Tony Gardner
    • Trevor Harris
    • 2013
    Gus Barry
    Gus Barry
    • Jamie Burton
    • 2013
    Stephen Wight
    Stephen Wight
    • Danny Monk
    • 2013
    Jeany Spark
    Jeany Spark
    • Tara
    • 2013
    Nicholas Woodeson
    Nicholas Woodeson
    • George Balfour QC
    • 2013
    Ashley Jensen
    Ashley Jensen
    • Kate Burton
    • 2013
    Roy Marsden
    Roy Marsden
    • Peter Simpkins…
    • 2013
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Jenny
    • 2013
    Faton Gerbeshi
    • Vadim…
    • 2013
    Michael Cochrane
    Michael Cochrane
    • Judge
    • 2013
    Monica Dolan
    Monica Dolan
    • Eileen Morris
    • 2013
    Patrick Ryecart
    Patrick Ryecart
    • Gavin De Souza QC
    • 2013
    Jessica Ransom
    Jessica Ransom
    • Helen
    • 2013
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    6craig-w

    Flawed but compelling

    As others have pointed out, there are irritating problems with logic throughout the story. But I found the show clearly worth viewing - because the dialog was great, the premise was a good one, the acting and directing were outstanding, I cared about the characters, and the ending was satisfying.

    The writing of a screenplay has a number of important components, and not every good writer is a master of all. David Wolstencroft was the author, and his dialog is very good, his character development excellent, the basic scenario good, his plot creativity good, his resolution of the story rather brilliant. His one fault, as I see it - and it's a big one for me - is believability. In order to advance his story, he resorts to plot twists that defy logic, and characters who act stupidly and have emotions that don't fit - and he does it over and over. A serious failing. I've often thought that every screenplay that wants to be considered as serious art should go through a logic evaluation process before screening.

    Still, it was a riveting series, and I couldn't wait to see how it would turn out. I worried about some of the characters, the villain was memorable, and I loved the ending; it was so clever that a little implausibility there didn't ruin it for me.
    9Shymaa0000

    I loved it

    This is very important. if you enjoyed this series, stop here. seriously stop. reviews here have combed the plot to within an inch of its life.

    if you have no knowledge of UK courtrooms, like me (i have no idea if the complaints in other reviews about court procedures hold water) and decided to excuse stupid actions to human failings then you can enjoy this immensely. i don't know if i'm trying to excuse plot holes here or if the writers meant for his characters to make seemingly stupid decisions deliberately. ppl do insane things everyday. look around you, reality is illogical.

    at least everyone can agree David Tennant killed it here and the last episode made it worthwhile. the last 10 min were nerve wreaking. my heart was beating so hard, i couldn't breathe or move i could only stare mouthing "wow"
    7blanche-2

    preposterous but entertaining nonetheless

    David Tennant is a talented barrister whose big win comes back to haunt him in "The Escape Artist," from 2013. Lots of negative comments here on IMDb.

    Will has to defend Liam Foyle in a horrific murder case. It seems fairly clear that he's guilty, but Will manages to get him acquitted. The next thing he knows, Foyle has filed a complaint against Will. And here's where the problems with the script begin. Motivations throughout are simply not clear, and I guess we're supposed to assume that because this guy is a sociopath, he does things for the hell of it.

    And for the hell of it, he's out to get his defense barrister. His next move is more heinous, and this time, Will sees him when he looks out the window. This time, though, another barrister takes his case, and Will feels what it's like on the other side.

    There were criticisms on this board about the way British court procedure was portrayed. Naturally we here in America don't know much about that. What we do know is how odd the U.S. courts can be, so nothing surprises us. I watch a lot of true crime and have seen innocent people sitting on death row for 16 years, an abusive husband given joint custody of his children with his wife (he winds up nearly killing her) - etc.

    British courts aside, this is an unbelievable story that is nevertheless engrossing and has a neat, if preposterous, twist at the end. I enjoyed the acting overall as well. The script could have used a little more work in finding stronger motivations. I would guess that the writer had an incredible idea for a denouement and filled in the rest, but not very carefully.
    10tamaramarkovich

    Brilliant David Tennant

    You might love or hate this piece, however one thing is absolutely sure: David Tennant has given us some brilliant acting in this show, and even if it is for that only it deserves 10/10.
    8samthejudgeamos

    Great watching

    Suspenseful, dark and frankly more than a bit creepy in paces. David Tennant is excellent in this. The (brilliantly cast) adversary is uncomfortable to watch,. If you took the facial features of Tim Curry, Stephen Mangan and Steve-o and removed the menacing parts from each and smooshed them all together, you would get an oddly attractive bad guy. This is him.

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Escape Artist
    • Filming locations
      • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Wolstencorp
      • Endor Productions
      • Red Arrow Studios International
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