Presumed Innocent

Presumed Innocent was as good as I expected it to be. I knew it would be good just based off the casting of Jake Gyllenhaal and add Peter Sarsgaard, Ruth Negga and a bunch of other good actors and you have the makings of a good show. Gyllenhaal delivers evert time he's in a movie or show and this is no different. On top of that it was created by David E. Kelley who had a pretty good reputation when it comes to crime dramas. This is an edge of your seat whodunit series that will keep you guessing who the killer is throughout the series. I've never seen the original film or read the book but I've read this version is distinctive fr'om those. While it may not be the best whodunit courtroom drama I've seen, it's definitely worth watching.

It's an alright show, made by adults meant for adults, which is surprising considering the rest of modern entertainment.

But it's way too long, there was no reason to stretch this simple story for eight whole episodes when six or even five would have sufficed. There was no reason for scenes of the antagonistic DAs, there was no reason for Barbara and her boring bartender, there was no reason for the boring children and their teenage angst. There was no reason to pad the runtime by including half of the scenes that made into the show.

The show is more boring than good, and that's a shame, I could have enjoyed a story not made by and for millennials.

Presumed Innocent starring Jake Gyllenhaal is a deft remake of an earlier version starring Harrison Ford. While I liked the Ford version, the extra complications built into the Gyllenhaal version delivers layers upon layers of intrigue. I'm confident the ending will supply the sort of twist we all enjoy.

I would have chosen Presumed Innocent to watch based solely on the fact that Jake Gyllenhaal is in the cast. I have never been disappointed in a movie in which he has starred. I have Gyllenhaal on my list of best actors and would argue that accolade extends beyond this current generation. Good script or bad, Jake knows his stuff.

Jake Gyllenhaal's performance is so powerful, I feel as if it is happening to me. He is just unraveling in this world and absolutely getting shredded apart. I absolutely do not agree with half of his actions but I still am wanting him to fight for his life.

And let's not forget his counter part Peter Saarsgard's Monroe. He is just the perfect villain just oozing vileness. Everything he says just shoves pain and vitriole right in Jakes face without letting up, making it hard to even breathe.

Everyone seems genuine and the dialogue is unrelenting. Just an amazing show. My heart is still pumping.

I became aware of Jake G 20 years ago, except for maybe 2 of his films, since he became an adult, I have seen everything he's done, including his short stint off-broadway at the Roundabout Theatre; If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet!

This Man is Phenomenal. This series is a remake/retelling of a movie and it feels new!!! Bravo! I was waiting for him to go mainstream with a series!

Jake G. Just gets better with age. He looks up to his accomplished actor Sister Maggie, and I know she looks up to her brother.

I hope they do another movie together. Donnie Darko is still a classic, but they've both grown miles since then.

I'm watching the series, slowly, because it's a limited series and I want it to laaasst lol.