
The Washington Post
"Murder In the First," which is "inspired" by the real case of Alcatraz prisoner Henri Young, is well-researched entertainment, as opposed to, say, history.
Full reviewInspired by a true story, Kevin Bacon stars in this crime drama as a man sent to Alcatraz for stealing five dollars. When a failed prison escape puts him in solitary confinement for more than three years, he ends up killing his cell mate shortly after. Co-stars Christian Slater as an idealistic young attorney trying to stop his tortured client from getting the death penalty.
"Murder In the First," which is "inspired" by the real case of Alcatraz prisoner Henri Young, is well-researched entertainment, as opposed to, say, history.
Full reviewMore than likely you will forgive the compromises — the story of Henri Young needed to be told.
Full reviewSlater, who in certain shots looks curiously like Kevin Costner, is an actor with talent, but he is too young for this role, and not confident enough to dial down a little.
Full reviewMurder in the First is available to stream in Australia now on SBS On Demand.
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