The Conspirator

2010

Action / Crime / Drama / History

34
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 56% · 170 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 62% · 10K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 10 31230 31.2K

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Plot summary

Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.

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Top cast

Stephen Root as John Lloyd
James McAvoy as Frederick Aiken
Norman Reedus as Lewis Payne
Evan Rachel Wood as Anna Surratt
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751.53 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
PG-13
23.976 fps
2 hr 2 min
Seeds 5
1.95 GB
1920*800
English 2.0
PG-13
23.976 fps
2 hr 2 min
Seeds 12

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Garruk F 6 / 10

I think this film was a little... flat

I think this film was a little... flat. You have an A-list cast, a pivotal moment to bounce from in American history, and they kind of just... made it a film where they only talk to each other. Now granted, portions of the American Justice system like Habeus Corpus is not exactly known by your average American, but it really wasn't explained to an audience in case they didn't know. It's like they explained every facet of the film that mattered except their one out. It was brought up at the climax of the film as their "main coup de gras", but then not only did it do absolutely nothing, but then the guilty verdict came anyways for Surrat. I love sitting through a 2+ hour film, watching the protagonist fight tooth and nail for a cause they don't really believe in, just for the whole thing to have been for nothing. The film is fair with her representation, and she needed to be portrayed as guilty to preserve history, so I do believe it should have ended in such a manner.
Reviewed by Parker S 8 / 10

While many concerns about this movie are about

While many concerns about this movie are about the talkative courtroom drama aspects of this film, I believe that these decisions were prudent from the film's makers. This story tells the very real experience of Mary Surrat, and goes to great lengths to make it feel authentic and grounded - even convincing me of her innocence. Her performance humanized the character for me, and made me understand her side of the story. She is a compelling character, and Robin Wright portrays her as a woman of integrity throughout. James McAvoy also steals the show as he helps the audience to empathize with both sides during this film. The legal elements such as Habeus Corpus are also made to be very digestible for audiences with no prior legal knowledge or experience. Overall I thought the execution was wonderful, and walked out of the experience with a new perspective. Would absolutely watch again!|
Reviewed by Jose O 7 / 10

Educational tool to explore key aspects of human

Educational tool to explore key aspects of human rights explored in "The Conspirator". The right to a fair trial, a deeply resonant element given life through the film's portrayal of Mary Surratt’s experience in the courtroom. We watch closely as her trial unfolds, shaped by the powerful forces of political agendas and a pervasive atmosphere of distrust, making viewers question the justice system’s neutrality. The courtroom scenes reveal a military commission taking the place of a civil court, which strips away several vital protections, such as the chance to be judged by an unbiased jury and adhering to strict evidence standards. This setup serves to underline the delicate balance between public safety and personal freedoms, particularly during national crises. By showing what the defense is up against, the film nudges the audience to ponder the real-world implications when essential legal processes are sacrificed for the sake of expediency.
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