Return to Sender (2004 film)

Return to Sender is a 2004 film written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade and directed by Bille August. It was also released on video under the title Convicted. The film stars Aidan Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Kelly Preston.[1]

Return to Sender
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBille August
Written byNeal Purvis
Robert Wade
Produced byMichael Lunderskov
Starring
CinematographyDirk Bruel
Edited byJohn Scott
Music byHarry Gregson-Williams
Production
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Moviefan Scandinavia A/S
Distributed byIntandem Films
Audley Films
Running time
109 minutes
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Aidan Quinn was nominated for a 2005 IFTA Best Actor in a Feature Film award for his performance. Quinn plays an unscrupulous attorney who is challenged by Nielsen, his latest client.[2]

Plot

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Quinn's character, a jaded ex-lawyer, has been befriending and exploiting death row convicts and selling their final letters to the media.[1] While attempting to foster his relationship with Nielsen's character, he becomes convinced that she is innocent.[1]

Cast

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Reception

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Todd McCarthy of Variety gave the film a negative review and suggested it "should be returned to maker" and says the film shows "absolutely no feel for its characters or setting, pic doesn't convince on any level".[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Cameron-Wilson, James (2006). Film Review 2006-2007. Reynolds & Hearn. ISBN 978-1-905287-28-4. Retrieved June 27, 2011. convicted aidan quinn connie nielsen.
  2. ^ Cling, Carol (November 1, 2005). "'Star Wars' coda makes video debut". Las Vegas Review Journal. p. 1E. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Alt URL
  3. ^ McCarthy, Todd (21 September 2004). "Return to Sender". Variety.
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