The Thin Blue Line

Miramax Films | Release Date: September 1, 1988

8.5	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 31 Ratings

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KeilS.Dec 7, 2005

This is investigative filmmaking at its finest. Errol Morris has crafted nothing less than an American classic. Forgive the hyperbole, but it's honestly justified in this particular case. See this one as soon as possible.

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FranzHcriticJan 23, 2016

It's a thrilling and compassionate, and objective tale of justice gone wrong. An in-depth look at the wrongful convictions which persist in our legal system, and how the facts are often right in front of us for us to witness, but sometimes noIt's a thrilling and compassionate, and objective tale of justice gone wrong. An in-depth look at the wrongful convictions which persist in our legal system, and how the facts are often right in front of us for us to witness, but sometimes no one wants to look at them. It's gripping, and it's real journalistic filmmaking at its finest.… Expand

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keanureveesMar 16, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This feels like such an important piece of film, definitely in hindsight, after this case went to court again and had such a different outcome, but also because of its directing. The use of music was amazing and the way they reenacted the key moments in the investigation differently whenever someone new gave evidence was so brilliant. I also loved how it challenged the police force and dared its audience to pick a side, almost, or like, figure this case out for themselves. I loved this.… Expand

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HillsteadFeb 6, 2023

This documentary should be required viewing for everyone including law enforcement.

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