Body of Evidence

Name: Body of Evidence
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: January 15, 1993
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 29
Cast: Anne Archer, Charles Hallahan, D. Scot Douglas, George Celik, Joe Mantegna

1993

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 17 Critic Reviews

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: January 15, 1993 | TV-14

Starring: Anne Archer, Charles Hallahan, D. Scot Douglas, George Celik, Joe Mantegna, Madonna, Mario DePriest, Mark Rolston, Richard Riehle, Willem Dafoe

Summary: A lawyer defends a woman accused of killing her older lover by having sex with him.

Director: Uli Edel

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: TV-14

Runtime: 99 min

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David Ansen

Body of Evidence won't be remembered for classic plotting or brilliant legal gambits. But give it its due: it holds one's attention. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

Body of Evidence is at its most hilarious in the deadly earnestness with which it unfolds its ludicrous plot, populated by paper-thin characters who range from the underdeveloped to the simply inane. BODY is oddly conflicted by the sheer unpleasantness of its depiction of sex. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

Like many other overprepared athletes, the players in Body of Evidence left their best game in the locker room. [15 Jan 1993, p.F1]

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Although I have no facts to support my impression, this erotic courtroom thriller looks as if it grew out of Madonna seeing Basic Instinct and saying, “I wanna do one of those." Read full review

Joe Pollack

There is a lot of sex along the way, but I found very little of it exciting, or even sensual. Madonna never seems to be having any fun, nor do her sexual partners, either in action or when they talk about it later. [15 Jan 1993, p.3E]

Rita Kempley

A bland, utterly silly, curiously provincial courtroom drama. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

Aiming to be this year's Basic Instinct, Body of Evidence never raises a discernible pulse. Read full review

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Donna1990

Aug 4, 2021

Madonna, Julianne Moore y Willem Dafoe hacen un trabajo excelente, la trama muy bien llevada, me gusta la pelicula

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

miergaflopera

Aug 3, 2021

Me gusto mucho, es un papel perfecto para madonna. Anne heche y Willen dafoe muy buenas actuaciones.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

Ianelguapo

Jul 23, 2020

I think that Madonna describes beauty of women perfectly, if you are a fan of her,this is a must watch. The Plot was put in place nicely and smooth,but the key part of this film are the erotic scenes, and for that on i think it is a great movie overall. If you are not into madonna beingI think that Madonna describes beauty of women perfectly, if you are a fan of her,this is a must watch. The Plot was put in place nicely and smooth,but the key part of this film are the erotic scenes, and for that on i think it is a great movie overall. If you are not into madonna being naked half of the movie, this is not you're type of entertainment.… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

CiconneF

Aug 5, 2021

una buena historia, me tuvo muy entretenido, madonna lo hace muy bien ademas de verse muy linda. buena pelicula

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

ShunT2021

Aug 6, 2021

Escenas algo fuertes para la época, y buenas actuaciones. Julianne Moore y Madonna son de mis favoritas.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

marcusadaice

Aug 10, 2022

Many say there is no chemistry between Willem Dafoe and Madonna during the sex scenes; but is not so! Madonna personally chose Willem as a partner and they rehearsed all the sex scenes, locked up in a hotel room for about two weeks (source IMDB) and I leave room for the imagination ... InMany say there is no chemistry between Willem Dafoe and Madonna during the sex scenes; but is not so! Madonna personally chose Willem as a partner and they rehearsed all the sex scenes, locked up in a hotel room for about two weeks (source IMDB) and I leave room for the imagination ... In the film Madonna doesn't use stunts and scenes sex (which are the most interesting part of the film) are absolutely on the verge of the explicit; as in the infamous Candle-Champagne; scene in which Madonna is about to whip up old Willem and then begins to ride him, enjoying and panting with pleasure; it is clear that Dafoe is aroused and his penis is erect!

It is clear that the main protagonist is the Materila Girl: beautiful, sexy and absolutely erotic and uninhibited, as she is expected from a femme fatale like Rebecca (the character played by Madonna).… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

geewah

Jan 30, 2021

Lots of sex, that's meant to come across as kinky but is in fact dull, stupid story, and horrible acting (looking at you Madonna).
Just a shocker.

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