MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF
GOOD AND EVIL
Kevin Spacey, John Cusack, Jude Law, Alison Eastwood
Warner Bros.; Directed by Clint Eastwood
Rated R; 134 minutes; 1997
In this adaptation of John Berendt’s best-selling book, John Cusack stars as John Kelso, a New York journalist who takes up residence in Savannah, Georgia, only to be drawn into a landmark murder case in which ruthless power, voodoo, and forbidden love vie for center stage. Jim Williams (Kevin Spacey), an arrogant antique dealer is accused of murdering a redneck hustler (Jude Law).
REVIEWS
"A beautifully realized treatment of the best selling novel about high crimes and misdemeanors in Savannah, Georgia."
— Gene Siskel, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Marvelous! A terrific film. Great performances and brilliant direction by Clint Eastwood."
— Larry King, CNN
"A mystery laced with class and sass."
— Gene Shalit, TODAY, NBC-TV
"A funky fusion of southern gentility and mojo melodrama that’s always entertaining."
— Desson Howe, WASHINGTON POST
"Eastwood’s elegantly crafted MIDNIGHT preserves the tone of the book and brings it gorgeous moss-draped setting to life."
— Jack Mathews, NEW YORK NEWSDAY
"
****. A fabulously assured and entertaining film. Come awards seasons, MIDNIGHT will be a formidable contender."— Susan Stark, DETROIT NEWS
"A smoky, southern murder mystery, packed with wit, old secrets and incredible characters."
— Pat Collins, WWOR-TV
"Beguiling. Unique. Haunting."
— Carrie Rickey, PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER