Rising Sun
7,035
Mystery. Thriller
At the offices of a Japanese corporation, during a party, a woman, who's evidently a professional mistress, is found dead, apparently after some rough sex. A police detective, Web Smith is called in to investigate but before getting there, he gets a call from someone who instructs him to pick up John Connor, a former police Captain and expert on Japanese affairs. When they arrive there Web thinks that everything is obvious but Connor ... [+]
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"A thoroughly gratifying prestige thriller, thanks to riveting suspense and two brilliant stars" | ||||
"The flaws don't cripple what is a fiercely funny, exciting and provocative detective story about the crimes of corporate culture" | ||||
"Despite the always-welcome presence of Sean Connery, the film fails to satisfy completely. There are a few too many plot holes and logical errors." | ||||
"The film doesn't match the novel's adrenaline level, but is in every other way more stylish and intelligent." | ||||
"Anybody who hasn't guessed the killer's identity after 30 minutes should be forced to watch Rising Sun three times a day until Christmas." |
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