Reversal of Fortune is about the Claus von Bulow case, where he tried twice to murder his wife Sunny. (The second attempt landed her in an irreversible coma.) The motive: to inherit her fortune. He was found guilty for both attempted murders, but after a retrial he was acquitted on all charges. It makes a person wonder: did von Bulow deserve to walk free?
von Bulow is portrayed by Jeremy Irons as someone who is arrogant, selfish and uncaring about anyone's well-being but his own. When describing the events that led to Sunny (Glenn Close) falling into her coma, he's remote. Is he truly heartless?
I very much liked the performances by Irons and Close, but I wasn't as enchanted by the movie. I found it in some parts to be slow moving. Still, I liked the criminology aspect of it.
My Rating: ****
Nice review! Looks like a film worth viewing.
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