The Conspirator

Directed by legend Robert Redford, starring renowned actor James McAvoy, The Conspirator claims to be a bit of a hit. However within the first thirty minutes I was bored stiff-less. The period piece where everyone looks like they are in one of those 'dress up' photo booths at Alton Towers failed to capture my attention to begin with.
Based on the aftermath of the shooting of President Abraham Lincoln, The Conspirator is the story of a mother who is accused of co-conspiring the murder of the American president. As the film got underway, it did become more interesting, finally focusing on a compelling story of a mother taking the blame for her son and in doing so risking her own life. McAvoy's performance was not entirely convincing but Robin Wright (Mary Surratt) and Evan Rachel Wood (Anna Surratt) played their part's tremendously.

It might have got off to a slow start but I would definitely recommend The Conspirator, it doesn't end how you expect and in doing so somewhat saves the film. Having said that I would expect much more from a Redford film and would not rush to see the film again, definitely a single viewing movie.