Inspired by classic film noir, "The Poison Rose" stars John Travolta as Carson Phillips, an ex-football star turned PI, who's got a soft spot for a lady in distress. Like the classic tales spun by the masters, he takes on a routine missing persons case which slowly reveals itself to be a complex interwoven web of crimes, suspects and dead bodies. When he discovers his long lost daughter is the number one suspect, he races a ticking clock to save her, solve the murders, and un... (Full plot summary below)
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Inspired by classic film noir, "The Poison Rose" stars John Travolta as Carson Phillips, an ex-football star turned PI, who's got a soft spot for a lady in distress. Like the classic tales spun by the masters, he takes on a routine missing persons case which slowly reveals itself to be a complex interwoven web of crimes, suspects and dead bodies. When he discovers his long lost daughter is the number one suspect, he races a ticking clock to save her, solve the murders, and uncover the town's dirty secrets.
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| New York PostSara StewartThe Poison Rose doesn’t aspire to transcend any clichés, and judging from the flagging energy level of the actors, everyone involved knows it. |
| ObserverRex ReedNothing makes much sense here, including the title. There are no poison roses, although The Poison Rose would have been aided immensely by even one poison daffodil. |
| VarietyTomris LafflyIt’s just a sad, unimaginative affair in which an impressive lineup of talented names goes to waste before our eyes. |
| Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayEven with solid supporting performances by Morgan Freeman, Robert Patrick and Peter Stormare, this movie’s just … well, sad. Twenty-five years ago, this exact cast and creative team might have turned this material into something to rival “Harper” or “Body Heat.” Now, they all seem slower and lazier: as committed to making a taut mystery as they are to mastering a Texas drawl. |
| The GuardianCath ClarkeIt’s a preposterous plot, with a damp-squib ending, and like an episode of Dallas, the dialogue gets phonier and phonier. |
| User ReviewartsongimagesThese days it seems critics are likely to pan movie, unless it’s loaded with special effects. If you’re looking for a contemporary Mystery that hearkens back to Hitchcock noir, The Poison Rose is fantastic! Carson Philips (John Travolta) does a stellar performance as a Los Angeles private eye pulled back to his hometown to investigate a case. He’s so real that you forget he’s John Travolta. The inimitable Morgan Freeman pulls off the crime boss with flare. |
| User ReviewChloe13A bit slow moving, indicative of small town living in the 70s replete with small town corruption, but a pleasant enough viewing experience. Travolta did ok with Texan accent - after all his character Carson had lived in LA half his life. A laid back PI with no fear Carson had great comebacks, was a good street fighter & almost as good with a gun as Clint Eastwood. |
| User Reviewjimmyhatesyouthis is a good movie.PERIOD! yeah its a bit slow but thats what makes it good.reminded you of the 70s 80s detectives films.this movie is not aiming for the oscar so dont judge it as if its oscar hopeful.enjoy the ride.travolta freeman famke fraser were all good.i hate so called 'critics' who cant seem to enjoy a simple movie without dissecting it inside out.its a low budget movie.treat it like one.dont be an asshat just because you can. |
| User ReviewDinggledoThis movie is quality crime noire. It is well acted with some good twists. Some of the writing was a bit cheesy. But if you understand what this movie is supposed to be and what it's not you will really enjoy it. The low scores are people who take themselves to seriously. |
| User ReviewNetheo2Movie is horrible and barely watchable barring Brendan Fraser's off the wall and at times hilarious performance. If you watch nothing else this year check out his performance (especially towards the end). |
